Perinatal Technician | Maternity | Full time | Nights
Perinatal Technician | Maternity | Full time | Nights
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Job Description
Summary
Under the direction of the Director and/or Nurse Manager thePerinatal Technicianis responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care duties for a group of patients from simple to complex for the specialty population on the unit or department under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse. ThePerinatal Technicianprovides surgical care to perinatal patients within the operating room under the supervision of a registered nurse and surgeons. The Perinatal Tech utilizes AORN Standards Recommended Practices and Guidelines as a reference to ensure quality safety and appropriateness of patient care.
Education
High school or equivalent (GED) preferred. Completion of a certificate program for Licensed Nursing Assistant. ThePerinatal Tech is expected to receive formal training in the role of the Perinatal Tech within the first year of employment on The Family Place.
Certification Registration & Licensure
Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State LNA license
Experience
Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
Perinatal Tech Duties: Knowledge and skill in aseptic technique. Maintains the integrity ofa sterile field during a cesarean section tubal ligation retained placenta and dilatation and curettage procedures. Has knowledge of equipment and supplies for these surgical procedures.
Plans for surgical procedures by assembling instrumentation equipment and necessary supplies.
Perinatal Tech Duties: Cooperative relationship with the surgical team patient and family. Maintains a calm atmosphere that promotes productivity and effective communication.
Performs activities of daily living and personal care needs under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrates adherence to safe patient handling policy.
Maintains the patient care areas to ensure cleanliness safety and supplies of material and equipment.
Performs technical skills relating to physical mental health and social needs of patients under the guidance and supervision of the RN.
Documents the collection of basic patient data and care provided and reports observations related to the patients physical social and mental status to the RN.
Demonstrates time management skills.
Receives delegated work adhering to the five rights of delegation.
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
Employee Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities await you when you join our team.
- Health insurance and dental benefit
- Available to full-time (30 hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)
- Wellness programs
- Life/LTD insurance
- 403B retirement savings account with employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site childcare
- Complimentary on-site employee fitness center
- Paid time off
- Career development
- Employee Activities Committee
- Military Program (offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services)
- Streamlined military leave process
- Enhanced military leave policy
- Enrichments to benefits and paid-time-off
- Organizational resources committed to employees and their families
- Education for employees and managers
- Recognition of service
Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin age marital status genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process you may contact Human Resources at .
Physical and WorkRequirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds frequently lift carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds and occasionally lift carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds.
The employee is frequently required to bend do repetitive motion hear kneel and perform activities that require fine motor skills reach sit smell speak squat stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision depth perception far vision near vision and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to airborne contaminants bloodborne pathogens bodily fluids nonweather related heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens electrical hazards - shock moving mechanical parts radiation slippery surfaces toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
