OB Technician

Lifepoint Health • Sanford, NC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Central Carolina Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and providing exceptional care. As an OB Technician, you will join a team dedicated to making communities healthier. Central Carolina Medical Group, which includes 13 physician practices (primary care, cardiology, general surgery, urology, orthopedics and sports medicine, and pulmonology), employs over 30 providers and is expanding to serve Lee County and beyond. The providers, staff, and leadership team are committed to efficient, safe, and quality care. Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. It is recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center, and has earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. In 2024, it received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care with a mission of Making Communities Healthier, spanning 29 states with 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and over 170 additional sites of care. They are committed to creating a workplace where employees can pursue meaningful careers and promote healing, hope, dignity, and value with an inclusive workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Program in Surgical Technology preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Provides care to obstetrical patients by functioning as a member of the surgical team performing scrub duties.
• Provides support to the unit by performing clerical, stocking, and transporting services when not functioning as member of surgical team.
• Responsible for patient registration.
• Answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs as well as anticipates needs of surgeon; passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Practices aseptic technique; follows correct procedure for scrubbing prior to case.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Performs patient registrations; verifies patient graphics and insurance information.
• Enters patient, departmental and supply charges in computer system on all L&D patients prior to discharge as documented on Charge Sheets by the RN.
• Provides clerical/secretarial support to department, i.e., makes up/assembles charts, ensures Physician order forms, progress notes and other forms are on charts.
• Places patient labels as needed, breaks down discharge charts, sorts and files records, and maintains function of fax machine, printers, and copier.
• Maintains established PAR levels and ensures appropriate supply and linen PAR levels are in OR suites and LDRs.
• Notifies manager of low stock on special order items.
• Checks supplies for outdated items and removes from stock.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED