Job Description

Why Choose Us?

We offer a range of benefits which includes:

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.Future Security: 401(k) with matchingStudent Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.Educational Tuition AssistanceCompetitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.Paid Time Off 

 

Merit Health River Region offers healthcare professionals a chance to work in a truly community-focused environment. Here, you’ll be part of a dedicated team of skilled nurses, medical experts, and compassionate support staff committed to delivering patient-centered care with both professionalism and a personal touch. It’s a place where you can make a meaningful impact every day, helping create a healing, caring and connected experience for the patients and families who call this community

Job Summary 

The OB Technician assists in obstetric and surgical procedures, acting as a scrub person and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries. This role plays a key part in ensuring a sterile environment, preparing for procedures, and supporting obstetric teams in providing safe and high-quality patient care. The OB Technician collaborates with nurses, physicians, and surgical staff, assisting in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative tasks. 

Essential Functions

Maintains sterile and aseptic technique, ensuring proper gowning, gloving, and draping of surgeons and assistants.Prepares the surgical field for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries, organizing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and supplies.Demonstrates knowledge of step-by-step obstetric procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.Monitors and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies, adhering to safety protocols and performing required counts.Assists with patient positioning and room preparation, ensuring proper setup for obstetric and gynecological procedures.Handles and properly labels specimens, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and laboratory standards.Operates, cleans, and processes surgical and obstetric equipment, following proper sterilization and disinfection protocols.Performs errands to pharmacy, lab, and diagnostic imaging departments, ensuring timely delivery of necessary supplies and specimens.Follows Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and facility standards, adhering to best practices for infection control and patient safety.Assists in maintaining unit supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for emergency and scheduled procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Maintains regular and reliable attendance.Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Technical School completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program required0-1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role required1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women’s health services preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in obstetric and surgical procedures, including sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning.Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and disinfection processes for obstetric and surgical equipment.Ability to anticipate surgical team needs, ensuring smooth and efficient procedural flow.Effective communication and teamwork skills, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and surgical staff.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols, including proper specimen handling, equipment operation, and surgical counts.Knowledge of AORN and hospital policies related to obstetric and surgical procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Life Support requiredCST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred