OB/Labor and Delivery Technician - LPN

Under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, the OB technician is responsible for assisting in the nursing care and surgical services in the maternity services area including the provision of patient care necessary for comfort, hygiene, data collection, and documentation. Activities are based on accepted standards of operating room and obstetrical practice and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience. The OB Technician is responsible to maintain current knowledge of trends in the operating room, including new products, procedures, and physicians' techniques. Performs indirect and direct patient care of the neonate, and female patients under the direct supervision of a RN. Provides patient care support, maintenance of nursing unit, housekeeping and dietary tasks, and clerical support for the nursing unit. Applies and shares knowledge with others. Candidates must possess the ability to prioritize and have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in stressful situations. Our team members strive to maintain a steady level of productivity. You will need to be a motivated, positive, flexible, compatible, supportive and a team player. Position will require call and weekend rotation as needed. Minimum Qualifications LPN or graduate approved Surgical Technology program Within six months of hire completes the requirements to become a birth registrar and notary. One year hospital experience preferred as a Surgical Scrub or LPN preferred Skills Knowledge of medical terminology required. Basic computer knowledge required. Must have customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Annual education for hospital certifications. Annual unit competencies and education. Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: Insurance package including health, dental, and vision Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future Generous paid time off to promote work life balance Free onsite parking 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety Shift and weekend differentials Tuition reimbursement Onsite child care Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor Onsite credit union Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.