Obstetrics Technologist

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours-Children is seeking an Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) to assist surgical teams by maintaining a sterile environment and supplying instruments and equipment during operative procedures. This rotating shift position requires flexibility across days, nights, or weekend rotations.

The ideal candidate will be a certified surgical technologist with a minimum of one year in Labor and Delivery, hold BLS, and complete state clearances on hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT).
• DE Clearances required and maintained for employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required and maintained.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and prepares sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
• Partners with the RN to support patient care in the perioperative setting.
• Upholds Nemours standards of behavior and professional values.
• Engages in ongoing education and departmental meetings as required.
• Maintains basic computer skills and appropriate documentation.
• Performs 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 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

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