OB SURGICAL TECH

Blessing Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 4

Onsite childcare - Quincy

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health in Quincy, IL is seeking an OB Surgical Technologist to support the Obstetrics team across operating rooms, postpartum, labor and nursery areas.

The Surgical Technologist works with nurses, obstetricians, OB hospitalists, anesthesia providers and neonatal staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care during scheduled and emergent obstetrical procedures, including cesarean deliveries.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician program or two years experience in a scrub tech role.
• Good communication skills.
• BLS certification as a required/specified credential.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Surgical Technician program

Two years scrub tech experience

Job description

PAY RATE: $22.32 - $33.48 BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

Competitive Benefits

• Retirement + matching


• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year


• Onsite childcare - Quincy


• 24/7 Wellness Center access


• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The OB Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the Obstetrics team and provides technical, surgical, and patient-care support. They function within the operating/procedure rooms, postpartum, labor, and nursery areas.

The OB Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team during scheduled, urgent, and emergent obstetrical procedures, including cesarean deliveries and other operative procedures performed within the department. The Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical environment, maintains the sterile field, anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team, handles instruments and supplies, and assists with room turnover and emergency preparedness.

The OB Surgical Technologist works collaboratively with registered nurses, obstetricians, OB hospitalists, anesthesia providers, neonatal personnel, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Student Opportunity

While functioning in a student capacity, the employee may participate in direct, hands‑on surgical activities within the Obstetrics Department only under the direct supervision of a qualified/certified Surgical Technologist.

The student may not function independently as the primary or sole Surgical Technologist until all required educational requirements, department competencies, and applicable certification/employment requirements have been successfully completed

This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Education/Training/Experience:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Graduate of Surgical Technician program or two (2) years experience in a scrub tech role.


• Good communication skills

Student Opportunity

• Have entered final semester of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Preferred:

• Certified within 90 days of graduation of a Surgical Technician program.

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

• BLS

Pay Status:

• Non-Exempt Hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.