Ob/Gyn Surgical Tech - Night Shift & OR Support

Jersey City Medical Center; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OB Surgical Technician for the Labor & Delivery department in New Jersey. This full-time, night-shift role supports cesarean sections and gynecological procedures by preparing the sterile field, passing instruments, and maintaining equipment.

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is required. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with duties extending to routine patient care and neonatal resuscitation readiness.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician training program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a surgical setting preferred; labor and delivery experience highly desirable.
• Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists as a Surgical Technologist CST, NBSTSA required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room for cesarean sections and other OB/GYN procedures by setting up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and necessary supplies
• Scrubs in and maintains aseptic technique during surgical procedures
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and passes instruments, sutures, and supplies during the procedure
• Performs counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments with the RN according to hospital policy before, during, and after surgery
• Ensures proper care and handling of surgical specimens
• Decontaminates, cleans, and restocks surgical instruments and supplies after procedures
• Assists in emergency situations such as stat cesarean sections, postpartum hemorrhage, and other obstetrical emergencies
• Maintains competency in the care of neonatal resuscitation equipment
• Assists with general patient care tasks such as vital signs, transport, and patient hygiene when needed
• Stocks labor rooms, ORs, and supply carts, ensuring adequate supplies are available
• Participates in quality improvement activities and attends required staff meetings and trainings

Skills

Surgical tech CST

OB/GYN experience

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technician training program

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OB Surgical Technician for the Labor & Delivery department in New Jersey. This full-time, night-shift role supports cesarean sections and gynecological procedures by preparing the sterile field, passing instruments, and maintaining equipment.

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is required. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with duties extending to routine patient care and neonatal resuscitation readiness.