OB Technician

LifePoint Health; Wilson (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Paid Time Off

Career growth & education support

Well-being programs

Job summary

LifePoint Health's Wilson Medical Center is seeking an OB Tech to support the operating room team in the labor and delivery setting. You will help prepare the surgical suite, assist with patient positioning, and pass instruments under the surgeon’s direction.

This role emphasizes aseptic technique and accurate supply management. The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification, with surgical technology training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of surgical technology program preferred.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Experience in operating room or labor and delivery setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and maintains aseptic technique.
• Accounts for instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for laboratory delivery.
• Handles patient registrations and documents charges in the system as needed.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program (preferred)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operative room equipment

Job description

Your experience matters

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

An OB Tech who excels in this role:

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs as well as anticipates needs of surgeon; passes instruments to physician during surgery.
  Practices aseptic technique; follows correct procedure for scrubbing prior to case.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Performs patient registrations; verifies patient graphics and insurance information.
• Enters patient, departmental and supply charges in computer system on all L&D patients prior to discharge as documented on Charge Sheets by the RN.
  Provides clerical/secretarial support to department, i.e., makes up/assembles charts, ensures Physician order forms, progress notes and other forms are on charts.
• Places patient labels as needed, breaks down discharge charts, sorts and files records, and maintains function of fax machine, printers, and copier.
• Maintains established PAR levels and ensures appropriate supply and linen PAR levels are in OR suites and LDRs.
  

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Hearth Association (AHA) required

Required Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

License

Graduate of a Program in Surgical Technology preferred

EEOC Statement

“Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.