Obstetrics Technologist

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks an Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) to support the operative team by preparing sterile instruments and maintaining the sterile field on a rotating, 24 hrs/wk schedule.

This role partners with the Registered Nurse to assist patient care in Labor and Delivery, with day, night, or rotating shifts possible; HS diploma required and CST or Tech in Surgery certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• DE Clearances required upon hire and maintained for duration of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire and maintained.
• Minimum of 1 year experience Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values aligned with Nemours mission, vision, values, Standards of Behavior and policies.
• Fosters positive professional relationships through communication and timely provision of information.
• Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizes tasks, and offers process improvements.
• Works proactively in a fast-paced environment to respond to patient and perioperative team needs.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Delivers exceptional care and customer service.
• Participates in educational programs and department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates competency in basic computer skills.
• Maintains compliance with organizational expectations.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT)

Job description

The Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) facilitates the operative procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. This is a rotating shift, 24 hrs/wk position.

The Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) facilitates the operative procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. This is a rotating shift, 24 hrs/wk position. The OB Tech will partner with the Registered Nurse to participate in patient care. We can consider part-time or full-time and days, nights or rotating shifts.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values which are aligned with the Nemours mission, vision, values, Standards of Behavior and enterprise/departmental policies, procedures, and reliable methods.
• Fosters positive and professional working relationships through exemplary communication skills that include curious inquiry, acceptance and delivery of constructive feedback, and timely/accurate provision of information utilizing the Perioperative Services escalation process.
• Demonstrates self-direction and self-motivation in effectively managing time and resources, prioritizing tasks, identifying barriers, and offering recommendations for process improvement
• Demonstrates the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency in responding to the needs of the patients, families/guardians, and perioperative team members.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Demonstrates a commitment to consistent delivery of exceptional care and customer service.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service education, and organizational/departmental meetings as required.
• Demonstrates competency in basic computer skills.
• Maintains clinical and cultural competence through compliance with organizational/departmental requirements/expectations.
• Responsible for additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT)
• DE Clearances required upon hire and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Minimum of 1-year experience Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech experience required

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org .