Obstetrical Technician, Special Delivery Unit (Full Time, Nights)

Children's Hospital of Orange County•Orange, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

CHOC is hiring an Obstetrical Technician for its new Special Delivery Unit (SDU), planned to open in Spring 2026. The SDU will provide care for families with high-risk babies and low-risk mothers, with fetal intervention and delivery in the same location as the specialized care the baby needs after birth. The unit will include triage, LDRP rooms, and operating rooms. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the Obstetrical Technician assists in the care and treatment of maternal patients during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including fetal intervention procedures. The role helps ensure care is provided according to policies and procedures, assists in the operating room and delivery room within scope of practice, and performs other duties as assigned, while maintaining a focus on family-centered care. This is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift position in Orange, California. The listed pay range is $32.49 to $53.60; the rate is determined by factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.

Requirements

At least one year of operating-room experience in an obstetrical specialty.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military training.
Certified Surgical Tech credential.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate professionally in English, respect policies, work calmly and courteously under pressure, and accept direction.
Ability to think critically, work independently, solve problems, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate positively with others and adapt flexibly and creatively to unexpected changes in workload or staffing.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaboration, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Poise and composure in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in fetal procedures.
College coursework or an associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with care and treatment of maternal patients during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Assist with fetal intervention procedures.
Assist in the operating room and delivery room as needed and within scope of practice.
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary and surgical teams, including setting up and cleaning between cases.
Ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures.
Organize, prioritize, and complete duties in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support family-centered care.