OB/Surgical Tech

Summary

Job Description: OB Tech

Full-Time, 3rd Shift

Labor and Delivery

The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Unit is a vital component of the hospital’s Women’s Health services, dedicated to the safe management of childbirth and immediate maternal-newborn care. This unit provides comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care throughout labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period, focusing on clinical excellence, safety, emotional support, and individualized care. The Labor and Delivery Unit coordinates multidisciplinary services to monitor maternal and fetal well-being, manage labor progression, respond to obstetric emergencies, and ensure seamless transitions to postpartum and neonatal care.

Facilitates the delivery of perioperative nursing care by achieving desired surgical outcomes. The OB Technician is a professional caregiver working under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse and responsible for providing assigned care according to scope of practice. Has adequate knowledge to approach patients of all age groups. All employees will continually monitor and adhere to safety responsibilities and initiatives.

Job Description:

• Assists with patient preparation, positioning, and surgical procedures.
• Prepares, counts, and maintains surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintains and monitors the sterile field throughout procedures.
• Passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates surgical equipment as directed.
• Assists with vaginal deliveries and care of mothers and newborns as needed.
• Provides support in Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Well-Baby, and Level II Nursery areas as assigned.
• Stocks rooms and ensures necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Completes charges and assigned clerical duties.
• Maintains patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Follows hospital infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Basic life support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of Assignment.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.