OB Tech L&D Part Time

Overview

Job Summary The OB Technician assists in obstetric and surgical procedures, acting as a scrub person and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries. This role plays a key part in ensuring a sterile environment, preparing for procedures, and supporting obstetric teams in providing safe and high-quality patient care. The OB Technician collaborates with nurses, physicians, and surgical staff, assisting in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative tasks.

Part Time days, 7a-7p, NO CALL

• 401K
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and more!

• Maintains sterile and aseptic technique, ensuring proper gowning, gloving, and draping of surgeons and assistants.
• Prepares the surgical field for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries, organizing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of step-by-step obstetric procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Monitors and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies, adhering to safety protocols and performing required counts.
• Assists with patient positioning and room preparation, ensuring proper setup for obstetric and gynecological procedures.
• Handles and properly labels specimens, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and laboratory standards.
• Operates, cleans, and processes surgical and obstetric equipment, following proper sterilization and disinfection protocols.
• Performs errands to pharmacy, lab, and diagnostic imaging departments, ensuring timely delivery of necessary supplies and specimens.
• Follows Association of Peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) and facility standards, adhering to best practices for infection control and patient safety.
• Assists in maintaining unit supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for emergency and scheduled procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Technical School completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program required
• 0-1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role required
• 1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women’s health services preferred

• Proficiency in obstetric and surgical procedures, including sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and disinfection processes for obstetric and surgical equipment.
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs, ensuring smooth and efficient procedural flow.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and surgical staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols, including proper specimen handling, equipment operation, and surgical counts.
• Knowledge of AORN and hospital policies related to obstetric and surgical procedures.

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred