OB Tech Southwest Facility

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an OB Technician to support the labor and delivery team. You will help maintain a sterile environment, assist with patient care, prep rooms, manage instruments, and help transportation while ensuring safety and efficiency during deliveries.

Strong knowledge of OB procedures, aseptic techniques, and compassionate patient care is required; CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years' related experience.
• Six months to one year of OB or hospital patient-care experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and assist nurses with daily care and rounds.
• Assist with infant security and educate families on unit practices.
• Maintain clear communication with patient/family and staff.
• Assist with ambulation and transportation of patients when directed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and uphold safety protocols.

Skills

OB procedures

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

GED equivalency

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an OB Technician, you will provide crucial support to the labor and delivery team, maintaining a safe, sterile environment for birthing mothers and newborns.

Every day you'll assist with patient care, prep rooms, manage instruments, support deliveries, transport patients, and ensure efficient workflow, adhering to safety protocols.

To be successful in this role, you need strong knowledge of OB procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient care. Your compassionate support, anticipation of needs, and calm demeanor are paramount for positive birthing outcomes.

• OBSERVATION OF PATIENTS: Continually observe patient needs by making rounds, and discussing patient needs with other staff members and family members. Assist nurses with care of patients. Supply patients with items needed for care of themself and their baby
• Assist with maintaining infant security by educating families on security practices of unit, wearing appropriate identification and maintaining awareness of activities and visitors on the unit.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with the patient/family member, FBC staff, ancillary staff, physicians.
• Meets job expectations of job standards
• Departmental Guidelines
• Assisting with ambulation and transportation of patients when directed and it is appropriate. Promote the patient's right and need for privacy and maintain confidentiality. Provide emotional support for patients and their families by utilizing communication skills. Seek and accept direction from staff RN, NSM and Nurse Manager. Reporting significant changes in patients' condition to the RN, or Charge nurse immediately. Participate in quality assurance activities.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or Two (2) years equivalent work experience
• High School GED General Studies or Two (2) years equivalent work experience
• Six (6) Months - One (1) Year Experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA)

Preferred

• Completed and passed Surgical Scrub Technical Training and experience in acute obstetrical setting

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$33.84 - $42.28 /hour