OB Tech

CHS Career Site • Birmingham, AL

70d

About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women’s health services 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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed