Job Description
Department: 35000 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Obstetrics/Gynecology
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hou rs Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift OB Tech including assisting in vaginal deliveries, scrub for cesarean sections, postpartum tech and secretary responsibilities.
Every 3rd weekend, every 3rd holiday
12 hours of on-call required every 3 weeks
Orientation is on day shift for 40 hours for 8-12 weeks depending on experience
Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35
OB Technician - Labor & Delivery
Location Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
Schedule - Full-time, Night Shift
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Rotating every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday
- 12 hours of on-call required every 3 weeks
Training/Orientation: - Day shift (40 hours/week) for 8-12 weeks, depending on experience
Job Summary The OB Technician supports the Labor & Delivery team by assisting with obstetrical procedures, patient care, and unit operations. This role includes scrub responsibilities for cesarean sections, assistance with vaginal deliveries, and postpartum support, along with unit secretary-related tasks. The OB Tech plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered care environment for mothers and newborns.
Major Responsibilities - Assist with obstetrical procedures, including cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, vacuum extraction, forceps deliveries, tubal ligations, D&C procedures, circumcisions, and emergency OB-related surgeries.
- Scrub for procedures using aseptic technique, ensuring a sterile field and passing instruments and supplies.
- Prepare delivery and surgical areas according to provider preference and procedural requirements.
- Assist with direct patient care, including activities of daily living and comfort and safety needs.
- Perform postpartum tech and unit support/secretary responsibilities.
- Maintain stock and readiness of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Clean, maintain, and ensure functionality of equipment and procedural areas.
- Accurately document and communicate patient condition and updates to the care team.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support procedures and emergency preparedness.
- Serve as a resource for training staff on equipment use and procedural support.
- Demonstrate age-appropriate care competencies and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Qualifications Required - Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry where practicing
- Completion of an accredited or approved Nursing Assistant training program
- Ability to complete on-the-job training
Certification Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA) within 6 months of hire (if required by department)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Basic computer skills, including EMR systems and email
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with patients, families, and care teams
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull equipment and assist with patient transfers (up to 150 lbs. with assistance)
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching during shifts
- Exposure to clinical hazards including mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood/body fluids
- Must wear appropriate protective equipment
- Functional vision and hearing required to safely perform duties
- Ability to operate necessary clinical equipment
Why Join Advocate Health At Advocate Health, we are committed to delivering the
best care for our patients and supporting the growth and well-being of our team members . As part of our Labor & Delivery team, you will contribute to life-changing moments while working in a collaborative, supportive environment aligned with our
One Advocate values.
Additional Information This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as needed.
Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation - Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more - Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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