Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech — Perioperative Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Labor & Delivery Technician at Monmouth Medical Center to support safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced perioperative environment. The role involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterile technique, instrument processing, and collaborative care with physicians, nurses, and anesthesia providers.

The position requires a CST certification, BLS, and 2–3 years OR experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a certified Scrub Technician/Surgical Technologist program.
• Current CST certification NBSTSA.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2–3 years operating room experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, infection prevention, and perioperative practices.
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and adapt effectively during procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, multitask, and work independently with minimal supervision while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, quality outcomes, confidentiality, and professional accountability.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, flexible, and responsive in a fast-paced Labor & Delivery and surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the surgical team in the scrub role during Labor & Delivery procedures by providing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Anticipating providers’ and surgical team members’ needs and responding efficiently throughout procedures.
• Maintaining sterile technique and applying infection prevention principles.
• Handling, organizing, passing, and maintaining instruments and supplies.
• Preparing and maintaining the surgical suite, PACU, and labor rooms between procedures.
• Maintaining adequate supplies in the OR, PACU, and Labor & Delivery areas through inventory management.
• Processing instruments per infection control policies and procedures.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing unit-specific medical equipment.
• Providing direct routine patient care under supervision while supporting safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative professionals for coordinated care.
• Responding appropriately during emergencies as a team member.
• Identifying and reporting safety concerns and initiating work orders when appropriate.
• Following organizational policies, infection control standards, and professional expectations.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Participating in continuing education and professional development.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Aseptic technique

Patient safety

Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Professionalism

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Scrub Tech program

NBSTSA CST Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Labor & Delivery Technician at Monmouth Medical Center to support safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced perioperative environment. The role involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterile technique, instrument processing, and collaborative care with physicians, nurses, and anesthesia providers.

The position requires a CST certification, BLS, and 2–3 years OR experience.