Associate- OB Care - Hamilton - Family Birthplace - Prn/Varied

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.

• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.

• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.

• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.

• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:

• America's 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)

• America's 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)

• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities & Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The OB Technician provides patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. OB Technicians are trained as an OB Obstetric scrub tech. They assist the medical and nursing staff in the operating room in maintaining sterility, OR counts, handing off instruments and setting/tearing down OR for next case.

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The HUC collaborates with unit leadership in coordinating daily activities of the patient care unit including the process of patient records and ongoing communication with nursing staff, physicians and interdepartmental personnel.

The OB Associate Tech/Health Unit Coordinator reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate

• Obstetrical experience preferred

• One year experience as a nursing assistant or OB tech in a hospital setting required

SKILLS AND OTHER:

• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills

• Customer Service skills

• Able to multitask, prioritize and function in a high stress environment