Obstetrical Technician (Per Diem, Days)
About The Position
CHOC is hiring an Obstetrical Technician with Labor and Delivery experience to join a new and growing team. The role will support the Special Delivery Unit, planned to open in Fall 2026, where families with high-risk babies and low-risk mothers can receive fetal intervention and deliver in the same location as their baby’s specialized post-delivery care. The unit will include triage, LDRPs, and operating rooms. The position requires call shifts and involves assisting with maternal care and treatment during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, including fetal intervention procedures. The technician ensures care meets 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. The position is per diem and has an 8-hour day shift. The listed pay range is $37.00–$38.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of operating room experience.
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or completion of military service training.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Able to communicate professionally in English, respect policies, remain calm and courteous under pressure, and accept direction.
- Able to think critically, work independently, solve problems, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
- Able to collaborate with the surgical team.
- Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, pushing or pulling approximately 150–200 pounds, and lateral transfers of approximately 150–200 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in one specialty.
- College coursework or an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
- Certified Surgical Technician credential.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the 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 within scope of practice.
- Help ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures.
- Set up and clean between cases in collaboration with the surgical team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
