PER DIEM OBSTETRICAL TECHNICIAN Non-Union Department NURSING Labor and Delivery Shift: VARIES Key Responsibilities • Function as a scrub person during Cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, D&Cs, cervical repairs, and other obstetric procedures. • Maintain sterile technique and the sterile field throughout surgical procedures. • Prepare, organize, and pass surgical instruments and supplies during procedures. • Perform accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with nursing staff. • Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain Labor & Delivery rooms and operating rooms. • Ensure instruments, equipment, linens, and supplies are available and ready for use. • Assist Registered Nurses with direct and indirect patient care activities, including vital signs, hygiene, positioning, transportation, and comfort measures. • Assist the healthcare team promptly and effectively during emergency and high-acuity situations. • Collect and document patient information as assigned. • Assist with birth certificate information, paternity declaration forms, and other required documentation. • Answer telephone calls and provide clerical support for the department. • Accurately enter and update information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). • Maintain a professional, compassionate, and supportive environment for patients and families. • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology or OB Technician program preferred or required based on organizational requirements. • Previous experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or Patient Care Technician (PCT) in an acute-care or Labor & Delivery setting preferred. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or OB Technician certification preferred or required based on organizational requirements. • Knowledge of obstetric procedures, surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and infection-prevention practices. • Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. • Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery environment. • Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient positioning, lifting, and movement of equipment and supplies.