Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery (OB Tech), 0.75FTE, Night Shift

UnityPoint Health • Madison, WI

84d • $29

About The Position

The OB technician is a member of the obstetrics team providing expertise in handling surgical instruments and equipment during routine and emergency operative cases. The OB technician assembles and prepares equipment, instruments, and supplies for all obstetrical operative deliveries, using surgeon preference cards as a reference. Sets up and maintains the intra-operative sterile field while anticipating and responding to the surgeon's intra-operative needs. Supports the surgeon during complicated or anticipated high risk vaginal births, including but not limited to mid-forceps, breech deliveries, double set ups, and any other birth where scrub and technical expertise is required/requested. The technician may function as a second assist. The OB technician understands and maintains current knowledge and practice of family centered care and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved one year surgical technologist program.
• Knowledgeable in aseptic technique, scrub skills, anatomy, and obstetric surgical procedures.
• 6 months previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare equipment, instruments, and supplies for obstetrical operative deliveries.
• Set up and maintain the intra-operative sterile field.
• Anticipate and respond to the surgeon's intra-operative needs.
• Support the surgeon during complicated or high risk vaginal births.
• Function as a second assist when required.
• Maintain current knowledge of family centered care and hospital policies.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards program.
• Commitment to team members.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment.
• Support and development opportunities.
• Community involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees