Obstetric Assistant Women's Services/Full-Time at CHRISTUS Health
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Basic Nursing Care, Surgical Support, BLS Certification, Body Mechanics, Manual Dexterity, Fine Motor Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
POSITION SUMMARY: An integral member of the obstetrical team who assists the staff in the care of the obstetrical patient by performing delegated tasks to provide basic nursing care to patients and support for surgeons throughout operative procedures. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.   CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification required.   SKILLS:  Completion of competency based skills checklist.   EXPERIENCE: One year Nursing Assistant experience preferred and/or completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year. Two years hospital experience preferred.   NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Manager, Women’s Services    ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen   C Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Subject to varying unpredictable situations.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations. Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
Responsibilities
This role involves being an integral member of the obstetrical team, assisting staff in the care of obstetrical patients by performing delegated tasks. The assistant also provides support for surgeons throughout operative procedures.
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