OB Tech, Evenings

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an OB Technician to support the surgical team during intra-operative periods, focusing on vaginal and cesarean deliveries under physician and RN supervision.

The role requires basic knowledge of medical terminology, metric measurements, and aseptic technique. Responsibilities include OR setup, patient transport, instrument passing, retractors, and sponge/needle counts, with adherence to sterile practices.

Qualifications

• One year as a surgical tech or completion of a surgical tech program or apprenticeship.
• Diploma or one year of surgical tech experience or completion of a Surgical Tech Apprentice Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist during intra-operative period in vaginal and cesarean deliveries under supervision of physicians and RNs.
• Help set up the operating room and transport patients to the OR.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants; hold retractors and assist with counting sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique in all patient and family interactions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Aseptic technique

Education

Diploma or Surgical Tech credential

Surgical Tech training/Apprentice program

Job description

Responsibilities

The OB Technician assists other members of the healthcare team in the delivery of patient care during the intra-operative period. The major focus for this position is on assisting at the time of vaginal and or cesarean deliveries under the supervision of the physicians and registered nurses. The OB technician may help set up the operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon’s assistants, hold retractors, and help count sponges, needles, supplies and instruments. This individual must also have basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique, and apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year as a surgical tech or completion of a surgical tech program or completion of a surgical tech apprentice program
• Diploma Or one year of surgical tech experience or successful completion of a Surgical Tech Apprentice Program

Desired:

• One year in an operating room setting