OB Surgical Tech - Nights

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The OB Technician assists in obstetric and surgical procedures, serving as a scrub person and handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries. The role helps maintain a sterile environment, prepares for procedures, and supports obstetric teams in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The OB Technician collaborates with nurses, physicians, and surgical staff and assists with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative tasks. The position requires technical school completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program and 0–1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role. Experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women’s health services is preferred. Basic Life Support certification is required; Certified Surgical Technologist certification is preferred.

Requirements

Technical school completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program.
0–1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role.
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 and support efficient procedural flow.
Effective communication and teamwork skills when collaborating with physicians, nurses, and surgical staff.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols, including specimen handling, equipment operation, and surgical counts.
Knowledge of AORN and hospital policies related to obstetric and surgical procedures.
BCLS - Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women’s health services.
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains sterile and aseptic technique, including proper gowning, gloving, and draping of surgeons and assistants.
Prepares the surgical field for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries and organizes and maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Demonstrates knowledge of obstetric procedures and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
Monitors and ensures proper handling of instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies; follows safety protocols and performs required counts.
Assists with patient positioning and room preparation for obstetric and gynecological procedures.
Handles and labels specimens in accordance with hospital policies and laboratory standards.
Operates, cleans, and processes surgical and obstetric equipment according to sterilization and disinfection protocols.
Runs errands to pharmacy, lab, and diagnostic imaging departments to deliver supplies and specimens.
Follows AORN and facility standards and best practices for infection control and patient safety.
Helps maintain unit supplies and equipment for emergency and scheduled procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.