Obstetrical Technician, Special Delivery Unit (Full Time, Nights)
About The Position
CHOC is hiring an Obstetrical Technician for its new Special Delivery Unit (SDU), scheduled to open in Spring 2026. The SDU is part of the comprehensive fetal care vision and will allow families with high-risk babies and low-risk mothers to receive fetal intervention and deliver in the same location where newborns can receive specialized care after delivery. The unit will include triage, LDRP rooms, and operating rooms. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the OB Technician assists with care and treatment for the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including groundbreaking fetal intervention procedures. The technician ensures quality care in accordance with policies and procedures, performs other assigned duties, and assists in the operating room and delivery room within scope of practice, with a focus on family-centered care.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of operating room experience in an OB specialty.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military training.
- Certified Surgical Tech certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Able to communicate professionally in English, follow policies, accept direction, and respond courteously under pressure.
- Able to think critically, work independently, solve problems, and organize and prioritize workload.
- Able to recall information accurately and pay close attention to detail.
- Able to collaborate positively with others and adapt creatively and flexibly to unexpected workload or staffing changes.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaboration, organization, critical-thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain vigilance, poise, and composure in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in fetal procedures.
- College coursework, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Assist with care and treatment of the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
- Assist with fetal intervention procedures.
- Assist in the operating room and delivery room as needed within scope of practice.
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary and surgical teams, including setting up and cleaning between cases.
- Provide quality care according to policies and procedures.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
