Obstetrical Technician (Part Time, Nights)

Children’s Hospital of Orange County; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) seeks an Obstetrical Support Surgical Technician (OB Tech) to join the Special Delivery Unit. The role works with registered nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia to scrub on OR and LDRP, while also handling clerical tasks as needed to support patient care.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, and graduation from a Surgical Technology program or military training. BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as Surgical Technologist (preferred: BLS) and ability to communicate professionally in English.
• Experience in operating room environments and labor delivery recovery settings is expected.
• Ability to relate to and coordinate with surgical team during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary scrub person in OR and LDRP on the Special Delivery Unit.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, surgeon and anesthesia team to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform clerical duties as needed and maintain unit workflow.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or military training

Job description

Work Location

Work Location
Orange, California
Work Shift
Night - 12hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community's pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Obstetrical Support Surgical Technician (OB Tech) is a staff member who works in collaboration with the registered nursing staff, the surgeon, and anesthesia team acting as a primary scrub person on the Special Delivery Unit. As a part of the clinical care team the OB Tech role performs a variety of duties related to maintaining the Special Delivery Unit including scrub person in both Operating room (OR) and Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum room (LDRP) as well as clerical duties. Ensure quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned within scope. The person in this role is expected to work collaboratively with staff, physicians, patients, and families to achieve the goals of the patient care unit. This role will also be responsible for some clerical duties as needed.

Pay Range

Minimum $32.49 Midpoint $43.05 Maximum $53.60

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum one (1) year OR experience in OB specialty
• Preferred: One (1) year experience in fetal procedures

Education

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Graduate of Surgical Technology program or military training.
• Preferred: College coursework with Associate or Bachelor's degree

Training

• Required:
• Preferred:

Specialized Skills

Required: Able to relate and communicate in English professionally with others; respect policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; accept direction. Think critically; work independently; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work collaboratively with surgical team and in setting up and cleaning between cases. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner: ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others; demonstrate flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected changes in work load/staffing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills. Strong

organization skills; excellent critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, vigilance, poise and composure in stressful situations.

Preferred:

Licensure

• Required: Certified Surgical Tech, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred:

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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