OB Surgical Technologist: Delivery Room Support & Sterile Tech

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist/OB Technician to support sterile technique, instrument setup, and patient care in the Labor & Delivery suite, under the direction of a registered nurse.

You will scrub and gown for procedures, pass instruments, and help maintain a safe, efficient operating environment while collaborating with physicians and unit staff; certification or eligibility for CST is required, with possible six-month eligibility if not certified.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist program and CST certification, or eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• May hire without certification for up to six months with documentation.
• Experience in Labor & Delivery OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Assists physician in gowning and gloving; prepares instruments and room.
• Verbalizes knowledge of sterile technique and maintains it throughout procedures.
• Sets up instruments for L&D operative procedures and passes instruments during procedures.
• Communicates with the RN about patient data and equipment status.
• Ensures routine maintenance and calibration of patient care equipment.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Communication

Sterile technique

Technical knowledge

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist/OB Technician to support sterile technique, instrument setup, and patient care in the Labor & Delivery suite, under the direction of a registered nurse.

You will scrub and gown for procedures, pass instruments, and help maintain a safe, efficient operating environment while collaborating with physicians and unit staff; certification or eligibility for CST is required, with possible six-month eligibility if not certified.