OBSTETRICAL TECHNICIAN Union 1199 Department NURSING Labor and Delivery Position Summary Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Essential * Provides basic nursing care to patients that includes actions that meet psychosocial Functions, needs and physical needs. Competencies, * and Professional * Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both Requirements simultaneously. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Manual Skills Some (less than 50%) portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. Physical Effort Some (less than 50%) portions of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting patients, material, or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 lbs.) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day. Physical Some (less than 50%) portions of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or Environment some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes. Working surfaces may be unlevel, slippery, or unstable. Work Schedule Work may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion. Some (less than 50%) portions of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, Bloodborne OSHA Category I - Routine / anticipated exposure. Work involves exposure to blood, body Pathogens fluids, or tissue. Exposure Safety Job may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention. Ergonomics Risks Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk. Lifting Required to lift over 30 pounds. Climbing Stairs Requires the ability to walk up and down stairs on a regular basis. Comments Position Requirements Formal This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year job-related experience. Job-Related Desired (not required) criteria include: Basic computer skills. Additional languages preferred. Phlebotomy and EKG testing skills Cert. Required Comments Completion of OR/Surgical Technician program. BLS from American Heart Association