OB Technician - Part Time | Labor and Delivery

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs, MS is seeking an OB Technician for the Labor and Delivery unit. The role supports the surgical team by passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field during procedures, while also performing routine clerical duties as needed.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, surgical tech training, and preferred surgical tech certification. BCLS and de-escalation training are required within orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Surgical Technician program preferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification; de-escalation training within orientation period (90 days).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing and restorative care in Labor and Delivery.
• Assist and pass instruments during surgical procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare operating room before surgery or delivery and manage required instruments.
• Perform routine clerical duties as needed within the unit.
• Work under RN supervision and follow patient care management protocols.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician program preferred

Surgical Technologist Certification preferred

BCLS certification required

De-escalation training within 90 days

Job description

## OB Technician - Part Time | Labor and DeliveryApplylocations: Ocean Springs, MStime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101857**At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.****With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.****Shift:**7:00pm - 7:00am or 7:00am - 7:00pm (Rotating shifts)**Location:**Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital# **Job Description Summary**# **Job Description****Position Overview:** The Obstetrical Technician provides basic nursing care (personal and restorative care) and functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and passing instruments during surgical procedures performed in the Labor and Delivery unit. He/She understands the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. The OB Technician ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. He/She assists in the preparation of the room before surgery or delivery and is accountable for all items required for their surgical table, including all required instrumentation and sutures. The Obstetrical Technician preforms routine clerical duties as needed within the unit. The Obstetrical Technician performs duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.**DISCLAIMER:** This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.**Education:** High School graduate or equivalent required. Successful completion of Surgical Technician program preferred.**License:** N/A**Certifications:** Current Surgical Technologist Certification preferred. Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.**Experience:** A minimum of one (1) year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.**Reports to:** Registered Nurse responsible for patient care management during scheduled shift as well as the Patient Care Manager on a 24 hours basis.**Supervises:** None**Physical Demands:** Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.**Mental Demands:** Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.**Special Demands:** Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation.**If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.**