OB SURGICAL TECH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Paid time off

Onsite childcare Quincy

Wellness center access

Educational assistance

Job summary

Blessing Health is seeking an OB Surgical Technologist to join the Obstetrics team. You will provide technical, surgical, and patient-care support in operating rooms, postpartum, labor, and nursery areas, assisting the surgical team during obstetrical procedures including cesarean deliveries.

You will prepare the environment, maintain sterile fields, anticipate needs, handle instruments, and support room turnover and emergency readiness while collaborating with nurses, obstetricians, OB

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician program or two (2) years experience in a scrub tech role.
• Good communication skills.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during obstetric procedures and maintain the sterile field.
• Prepare the surgical environment and handle instruments.
• Assist with room turnover and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with nurses, obstetricians, OB hospitalists, anesthesia providers, and neonatal staff.

Skills

Two years scrub tech experience

Good communication skills

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technician program

BLS certification

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.