Unit Coordinator OB Tech

Dignity Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital, part of Dignity Health, seeks an Unit Coordinator to be a vital caregiver and central hub for patient care across all ages. You will serve as the primary receptionist and secretary, coordinating unit activities and information flow to support safe, therapeutic care.

You will work with the healthcare team, applying AIDET communication, preparing OR/Delivery areas, and assisting with obstetric procedures while maintaining sterile technique and timely turnovers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years OB Tech or Scrub Tech experience; OR CST certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Unit Coordinator serves as the central hub for patient care processes across newborn to geriatric ages.
• Acts as the primary receptionist and secretary, coordinating unit activities and information flow.
• Supports safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and effective communication with the health care team.
• Communicates with patients and families using the AIDET framework (Acknowledge, Introduce, Explain, Duration, Thank).
• Prepares the designated Operating Room and Delivery room; selects equipment and supplies per the provider's preference card.
• Assists the provider as scrub tech during Cesarean, vaginal deliveries, emergency hysterectomy and other procedures; maintains sterile technique.
• Maintains instrument, sponge and needle counts; reports breaks to the RN Circulator and supports instrument/room cleaning.

Skills

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary.

Every day you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while working effectively with the entire healthcare team.

• Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration Thank
• Demonstrates competence in preparation of the designated Operating Room and Delivery room, selection of necessary equipment, instruments and supplies in accordance with the Provider's preference card.
• Assists Provider as scrub tech during Cesarean Section , Vaginal Deliveries, Emergency Hysterectomy and other Procedures. Maintains knowledge of various instruments and their use. Maintains sterile technique and field.
• Maintains a correct instrument, sponge and needle count during procedure and in collaboration with RN Circulator.
• Report any breaks to RN
• Assists in instrument and room cleaning Works in an organized manner to facilitate timely turnovers

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Two years of OB Tech or Scrub Tech experience; OR Completion of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• One year experience as CNA, EMT, or OB Unit Clerk

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Pay Range

$56.53 - $56.53 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.