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 required • 0-1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role required • 1-2 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 required • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred