• Unit Coordinator / OB Tech

    Dignity Health (Santa Cruz, CA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    The Obstetrical Technician/UC is responsible for supporting Registered Nurses and Providers in the MCH unit with patient care, clerical duties and other unit operations deemed as necessary. They will function as an OB tech by assisting with cesarean section, vaginal deliveries, and other procedures. They must communicate effectively with patient care team members. Participates in the orientation of new employees and works with other members of the care team. Accountable for assigned duties in a manner that meets standards. Works in a collaborative manner with patient care team members and supports the roles of all coworkers.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED:

    + Two years experience as OB Tech or Scrub Tech experience; OR completion of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is required.

    + Current BLS Certificate CT CPRBLS is required.

    + Good working knowledge of patient care is required.

    + Good working knowledge of medical terminology is required.

    PREFERRED:

    + One year experience as CNA, EMT, or OB Unit Clerk experience is preferred.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.

    Comprehensive Care

    Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives ‘A’ grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group, and has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

     

    As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure, which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient’s chest.

     

    Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

     

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    Pay Range

    $40.21 - $45.98 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.