Obstetrical Technician, Special Delivery Unit (Full Time, Nights)

CHOC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC in Orange, California is opening a Special Delivery Unit (SDU) in Spring 2026. We seek OB technicians to join a growing team that will provide advanced maternal and fetal care in a dedicated unit, including triage, LDRP, and OR settings.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. As part of a pioneering program, you will assist in fetal interventions and ensure high-quality care in line with CHOC policies, while maintaining patient-

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year OB specialty experience.
• 1 year experience in fetal procedures (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating room and delivery room as needed.
• Provide quality care per policies and procedures.
• Support interdisciplinary team in antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Participate in groundbreaking fetal intervention procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technology program

Military training

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Night-12hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of childrens 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 childrens health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect childrens health and patient safety.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with L&D experience to join a new and growing team. We are opening a Special Delivery Unit in Spring of 2026 and we are looking to have OB technicians that are ready to be a part of this new innovative department. As part of the comprehensive fetal care vision, Rady Children's will be opening a Special Delivery Unit where families with high risk babies, low risk mothers can receive fetal intervention and deliver in the same place their baby needs to be to receive their specialized care after delivery.

The Special Delivery Unit (SDU) will consist of triage, LDRP’s and ORs. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the OB technicians will be assisting the in the care/treatment for the maternal population during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum. This will include ground breaking fetal intervention procedures. The role requires ensuring quality care is provided according to policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned. Assist in both operating room and delivery room as needed within scope of practice. All while focused on our family centered care.

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

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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