Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery - Per Diem

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

On-site child care

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center seeks an Obstetrical Technician to support labor and delivery services under RN supervision. The role includes scrubbing and assisting in LDRP procedures, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience and must hold CST certification. Full-time and part-time positions with comprehensive benefits are available, including tuition assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers.
• Maintains good personal hygiene and health.
• Demonstrates sound physical and mental health for demanding clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assist in labor patient care and prepare for procedures in LDRP.
• Perform basic patient care procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Set up and scrub on operative procedures in LDRP and assist surgeons with instruments.
• Maintain sterile field, pass instruments, and help with patient positioning and dressings.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the operating room and stock necessary supplies.
• Transport patients as needed and advocate for patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Hygiene

Physical health

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Obstetrical Technician

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Under continuous professional nurse supervision, assists in nursing care and preparation of labor patient by performing routine and delegated duties. Performs scrub duties and related procedures as a part of the sterile team, i.e. donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and passing instrumentation to surgeons as necessary during procedures in LDRP.

What You Will Do

• Performs basic patient care procedures as delegated under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform procedures using to proper aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates the knowledge in all equipment and supplies used for procedures done on LDRP.
• Sets and scrubs on all Operative procedures performed in LDRP.
• Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon regarding instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies according to procedure and maintains a correct count. Assists in maintenance and care of specimens as directed by accepted standards. Assists with table equipment, positioning of patient, and the application of dressings. Prepare instruments for processing in central sterile.
• Maintains traffic control through use of proper areas and corridors at all times. Aware of controls to prevent contamination, maintains cleanliness of operating room tables and is responsible for stocking/ maintaining par level (anesthesia carts, machines, epidural cart).
• Serves as a role model and a resource for other staff members on LDRP.
• Participates and contributes to departmental activities/committees.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively respond to the needs of the changing work environment to meet the needs of the patient/unit.
• Accompanies or transports patients to and from other hospital departments as needed.
• Acts as a patient advocate and promotes Patient’s Rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Maintains employee and patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability by carefully handling and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to Hospital policy concerning Fire and Safety regulations, Infection Control standards, smoking restrictions, telephone usage and other rules governing conduct while at work.
• Attends mandatory education seminars.
• Participates in inservice education and seminars relevant to LDRP procedures.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs additional related duties as the need arises.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years One year in similar working capacity or previous experience Preferred
• Completion of a formal clinical internship through an accredited surgical technology program Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers
• Maintains good habits of personal hygiene.
• Good physical and mental health are essential.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire Required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on‑site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on‑site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $35.00/hour - $43.75/hour

Holy Name is a mission‑driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.