OB Surgical Tech

Community Health Systems•Huntsville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! At our 180 bed full service acute care facility, we offer a friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced professional looking to make a change. Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama which offers a rich history and variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average, we are affordable for everyone! 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.

Requirements

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
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 PeriOperative 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.
Complies with all policies and standards.