Ob Scrub Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA seeks an OB Technician to support the labor and delivery team, maintaining a safe, sterile environment for mothers and newborns. You will assist with patient care, prep rooms, manage instruments, support deliveries, transport patients, and ensure efficient workflow while following safety protocols.

Strong knowledge of OB procedures and aseptic techniques is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with general studies.
• One year acute care hospital experience as an obstetrical technician or completion of a surgical tech program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, visitors, staff and physicians by name; refer to individuals appropriately; screen for infant security.
• Answer phones promptly, route calls, take concise messages, and ensure coverage when away from desk.
• Relay messages, open/deliver mail as appropriate.

Skills

OB Tech experience

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an OB Technician, you will provide crucial support to the labor and delivery team, maintaining a safe, sterile environment for birthing mothers and newborns. Every day you'll assist with patient care, prep rooms, manage instruments, support deliveries, transport patients, and ensure efficient workflow, adhering to safety protocols. To be successful in this role, you need strong knowledge of OB procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient care. Your compassionate support, anticipation of needs, and calm demeanor are paramount for positive birthing outcomes.

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens visitors to ensure Infant Security.
• Answers telephones using name and department. Screens calls appropriately and refers callers to the correct staff member, patient, department, and/or resource in a timely manner. Makes every attempt to answer phones within three rings. Monitors time individuals may be on hold and reassures them that their calls have not been forgotten. Takes clear, accurate, concise phone messages. Consistently available to answer phones. Seeks coverage when away from the work area.
• Relays messages in a timely manner, opens and delivers mail as appropriate.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment.
• Provides clerical support within the department. Transcribes physician's orders and enters them into the computer for implementation and ancillary department follow through.
• Schedules/arranges diagnostic tests/procedures as ordered and informs the staff of required preparation as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and
• One year acute care hospital experience as an Obstetrical Technician or completion of a Surgical Tech program, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and
• One year acute care hospital experience as an Obstetrical Technician or completion of a Surgical Tech program, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Prior OB Tech experience or
• one completed year of full time in a registered nursing program

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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