OB Tech PRN

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an OB Technician to assist in obstetric and surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and supporting the healthcare team. Responsibilities include preparing the surgical field, handling instruments, and participating in patient care. The ideal candidate will have completed a relevant technical program and possess up to 1 year of experience in a healthcare role. This part-time night position is located in Palmer, Alaska.

Qualifications

• Technical School completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program required.
• 0-1 years of experience as an OB Technician or Surgical Technician required.
• 1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile techniques, gowning, and draping for surgical team.
• Prepare surgical field and maintain instruments for procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeons during obstetric and surgical tasks.

Skills

Obstetric procedures knowledge

Surgical techniques

Infection control

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program

Job description

Job Summary The OB Technician assists in obstetric and surgical procedures, acting as a scrub person and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries. This role plays a key part in ensuring a sterile environment, preparing for procedures, and supporting obstetric teams in providing safe and high-quality patient care. The OB Technician collaborates with nurses, physicians, and surgical staff, assisting in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative tasks.

Essential Functions

• Maintains sterile and aseptic technique, ensuring proper gowning, gloving, and draping of surgeons and assistants.
• Prepares the surgical field for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries, organizing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of step-by-step obstetric procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Monitors and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies, adhering to safety protocols and performing required counts.
• Assists with patient positioning and room preparation, ensuring proper setup for obstetric and gynecological procedures.
• Handles and properly labels specimens, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and laboratory standards.
• Operates, cleans, and processes surgical and obstetric equipment, following proper sterilization and disinfection protocols.
• Performs errands to pharmacy, lab, and diagnostic imaging departments, ensuring timely delivery of necessary supplies and specimens.
• Follows Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and facility standards, adhering to best practices for infection control and patient safety.
• Assists in maintaining unit supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for emergency and scheduled procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program required
• 0-1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role required
• 1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women’s health services preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in obstetric and surgical procedures, including sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and disinfection processes for obstetric and surgical equipment.
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs, ensuring smooth and efficient procedural flow.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and surgical staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols, including proper specimen handling, equipment operation, and surgical counts.
• Knowledge of AORN and hospital policies related to obstetric and surgical procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 121851
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 07/10/2025, 10:14 PM
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP, PALMER, AK, 99645, US