Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an OB Care Technician in our Obstetrics Department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.
You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Under the leadership of the Director/Manager of Patient Care Services and direction of the Registered Nurse(s), participates in the intra-operative care of a patient in the LDRP/OR suites specifically, but not limited to, patients undergoing C-Sections and PPTLs.
Also assists the Labor nurses by setting up for deliveries, coaching during deliveries, caring of patients post-delivery and assisting obstetrician as needed during delivery.
Is the phlebotomist on the obstetrical unit, performing blood specimen collection on all patients, labor and delivered as well as newborn.
Also performs the infant hearing tests on newborns in accordance with Illinois law.
Essential Job Functions Anticipates the needs of obstetricians surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.
(The majority of time is spent standing.)
The OBT is primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field, being constantly vigilant that all members of the team adhere to aseptic technique OBTs act as assistants by holding retractors, instruments, suctions and cuts sutures as directed by the surgeon Removes all delivery equipment after delivery of infant, assuring all equipment room is cleaned and processed according to Infection Control Guidelines Assists RN during the post-delivery care of patients and newborn by providing clean environment, assisting patients ambulating after delivery, instructing on perinatal care, assisting patients with breast-feeding, and performing initial newborn bath using skill with regard to hypothermal regulation Contributes information regarding patient condition, needs and goals and information that may assist with discharge planning Performs physician-ordered venipuncture (blood draws) for blood specimen collection in patients, under the work direction of the RN Required Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Successfully completed medical terminology course and phlebotomy program.
Completion of phlebotomy program must be completed before 6 months of hired date.
Successfully completed OB Scrub program CNA or Medical Assistant Preferred Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or certification by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) NCCLS (This is the legal name used to stand for National Committee Clinical Laboratory Standards) NPA (National Phlebotomy Association) ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory scientists) NCA (National Certifying Agency) Surgical Scrub Experience Position Details Job Type/FTE: Registry,.01 FTE; 1-shift per month requirement Shift: Rotating shifts Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Obstetrics CBA Code:SEIU #IngallsClinical24
To apply, please email your resume to ******.
Why Join Us:
For nearly a century UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community.
Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness.
A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality.
To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other.
Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.
If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you.
Here at Ingalls, were doing work that really matters.
Join us! UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment.
If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.
This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well.
Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.