Merit Health River Region Medical Center · 1 day ago
OB Tech Nights
Vicksburg, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expMerit Health River Region Medical Center offers healthcare professionals a chance to work in a community-focused environment. The OB Technician assists in obstetric and surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and supporting obstetric teams in providing safe and high-quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Maintains sterile and aseptic technique, ensuring proper gowning, gloving, and draping of surgeons and assistants
Prepares the surgical field for cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries, organizing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and supplies
Demonstrates knowledge of step-by-step obstetric procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team
Monitors and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments, sponges, needles, and supplies, adhering to safety protocols and performing required counts
Assists with patient positioning and room preparation, ensuring proper setup for obstetric and gynecological procedures
Handles and properly labels specimens, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and laboratory standards
Operates, cleans, and processes surgical and obstetric equipment, following proper sterilization and disinfection protocols
Performs errands to pharmacy, lab, and diagnostic imaging departments, ensuring timely delivery of necessary supplies and specimens
Follows Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and facility standards, adhering to best practices for infection control and patient safety
Assists in maintaining unit supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for emergency and scheduled procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Technical School completion of a Surgical Technician or OB Technician training program required
0-1 years of experience as an OB Technician, Surgical Technician, or in a related healthcare role required
Proficiency in obstetric and surgical procedures, including sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning
Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and disinfection processes for obstetric and surgical equipment
Ability to anticipate surgical team needs, ensuring smooth and efficient procedural flow
Effective communication and teamwork skills, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and surgical staff
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols, including proper specimen handling, equipment operation, and surgical counts
Knowledge of AORN and hospital policies related to obstetric and surgical procedures
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Preferred
1-2 years of experience in labor and delivery, obstetric surgery, or women's health services preferred
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Future Security: 401(k) with matching
Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
Educational Tuition Assistance
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Paid Time Off
Company
Merit Health River Region Medical Center
MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION MEDICAL CENTER is a hospital & health care company based out of 2100 HWY 61 N, Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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