OB Technician - PRN, Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South is seeking an OB Technician to provide clinical and non-clinical support for obstetric patients during night shifts. The role supports registered nurses and physicians with patient care, clerical tasks, and essential operations in the unit.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a surgical tech program ( CST not required). BLS is required and English fluency is essential for safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Must understand English both written and spoken.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Surgical technology experience or unit competency as determined by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support to OB patients under supervision.
• Assist with clerical tasks, admissions, and record maintenance.
• Assist in surgical procedures and post-procedure care as assigned.
• Transport specimens, phlebotomy, bed control, and turnover duties.
• Support nursing team and newborn/postpartum care activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High-School Diploma or GED

Completed surgical tech program (not CST active)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Maintains professional accountability and technical support for provision of patient care for the OB patients experience. Under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff, provide a wide variety of duties related to patient care, clerical support and surgical assistance. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of unit goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient and the success of the unit. May assist in operational support tasks including maintenance of patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transport of specimens, patient transport, obtain blood glucose, Birth Certificate entry, and other duties as assigned. Support the nursing team and patients by providing supportive care and assistance with ADL's to newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned. Maintains calm and works efficiently and effectively through obstetrical emergencies, as part of the team. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Job Description

Maintains professional accountability and technical support for provision of patient care for the OB patients experience. Under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff, provide a wide variety of duties related to patient care, clerical support and surgical assistance. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of unit goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient and the success of the unit. May assist in operational support tasks including maintenance of patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transport of specimens, patient transport, obtain blood glucose, Birth Certificate entry, and other duties as assigned. Support the nursing team and patients by providing supportive care and assistance with ADL's to newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned. Maintains calm and works efficiently and effectively through obstetrical emergencies, as part of the team. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

OB Technician

Location

Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Nights

Education

• High-School Diploma or GED are required.
• This is a non-certified technologist position. May have attended and completed an accredited surgical tech program but does not have an active Surgical Technologist Certification (CST). You may be asked to provide proof of education.

Certifications

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)required.

Experience

• Surgical Technology experience required at hire or completion of a unit-based competency determined by department leader based on being deemed competent to perform independently.

Other

• Must understand English both written and spoken.
• Must be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.