OB Scrub Tech- Night shift 3/12s

Grandview Medical Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center seeks an OB Technician to assist in obstetric and surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field and supporting teams during cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries.

You will prepare the surgical area, handle instruments, and assist with patient positioning and post-operative tasks, ensuring safety and high-quality patient care in a busy obstetric setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program.
• 0–1 year of OB/Surgical Technician experience required.
• 1–2 years in labor and delivery or obstetric surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile technique with proper gowning, gloving, and draping.
• Prepares the surgical field for cesarean sections and deliveries.
• Assists with instrument handling, counts, and room setup.
• Supports obstetric and gynecologic procedures and patient positioning.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and processes equipment per policies.
• Delivers supplies to required departments to ensure timely availability.
• Follows AORN and hospital infection control standards.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Teamwork

Patient positioning

Education

Surgical Technician training program

Job description

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