Obstetrics Technologist

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

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) to support the operative procedure by preparing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment, while maintaining the sterile field. The role partners with the Registered Nurse for patient care in a rotating schedule.

The OB Tech should demonstrate strong ethics, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced perioperative environment and protect patient privacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT).
• DE Clearances required upon hire and maintained.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Minimum of 1 year Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Collaborate with the RN to assist in patient care and respond to perioperative needs.
• Demonstrate professional values aligned with Nemours mission and policies.
• Communicate effectively using escalation processes and provide timely information.
• Manage time and resources, suggest process improvements, and work independently when needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and deliver exceptional care and service.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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 .