OB Surgical Tech - Labor & Delivery, Nights

Description : JOB PURPOSE :

Responsible for handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the obstetrical

operations performed in the Operating Room located in the Labor and Delivery unit. He / she has an

understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He / she has

the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and

is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Performs patient care duties under the direction

of a registered nurse.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Graduate from a Surgical Technologist training program OR has oneyear previous operating room

experience as a Surgical / Delivery Room Technologist OR three years of experience providing direct

patient care in a clinical setting.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

BLS required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

NRP is preferred.

Preferred completion of a fetal monitoring workshop and an orientation to learn surgical asepsis