OB Technician, Full-Time, Day Shift (SEIU)

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a Surgical Technologist/OB Technician to assist in labor, delivery and recovery. You will scrub, prepare rooms, and support the operating room team during obstetric procedures, ensuring sterile technique and timely availability of instruments.

Responsibilities include patient care before and after surgery, helping with deliveries, and collaborating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Surgical Technician or Obstetrical Technician certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of patient rooms, opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures using aseptic technique.
• Supports the surgical team during operative procedures, providing needed supplies and instruments.
• Assists nursing staff in deliveries, including preparation, positioning, transports, discharge.
• Collects UA specimens and records maternal vitals, weight, height and I&O.
• Prepares, positions, transports and discharges patients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care in L&D

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical Degree (preferred)

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Aseptic technique

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Provides assistance in providing patient care during labor, delivery and recovery. Performs surgical scrub duties, maintains acceptable levels of supplies, and provides turnover of patient areas. Assists in the operating room with obstetrics related surgery. Assists with patient care before and after surgery. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Surgical Technician or Obstetrical Technician certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Assists in preparation of patient rooms. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedure utilizing aseptic technique, and checking integrity of sterile packaging.
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures, providing needed supplies and instruments in a timely manner. Participates in the timeout on each case.
• Assist nursing staff in deliveries as directed by nurse: preparation, positioning, transports, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Collects urinalysis (UA) specimens. Takes and records maternal vital signs, weight, height and intake & output (I&O) measurements. Performs personal care services and assists with activities of daily living for patients in providing general care.
• Prepares, positions, transports, transfers and discharges patient.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 74468

Job Category : Technician

Posting Date : 2026-10-23T07:00:00+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Locations : San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $34.29. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Labor and Delivery

Shift Length : 12 Hours