Sutter Health

Obstetrics Technician

Sutter Health$75K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military training as a scrub tech.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience preferred.
  • General knowledge of OB/GYN tools and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare sterile field for labor and delivery setups.
  • Assist surgeons with gowning, gloving, and draping patients.
  • Pass instruments and supplies during surgical operations.
  • Support departmental functionality by distributing supplies and maintaining equipment.
  • Adhere to regulations and procedures ensuring safety and privacy during patient care.
  • Assist in orienting new staff and training on department protocols.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Unionized workplace providing employee support.
  • Regular full-time employee status with stable scheduling.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Night shift with variable weekends included.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

Position Overview:

Directly supports the labor and delivery team during routine, emergency, or cesarean deliveries. Responsible for preparing the sterile field for labor and delivery, including the setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. When necessary, assist the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or may help orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma


  • HS Diploma or GED


  • Other: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program


  • OR Military training as a scrub tech


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • General knowledge of OB/GYN tools, procedures, views, and equipment.


  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.


  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.


  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).


  • Adheres to aseptic technique at all times.


  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.


  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.


  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.


  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


  • Identify principles and demonstrate techniques of disinfection, sterilization and environmental control measures.


  • Perform this role competently during an emergency situation.


Job Shift:
Nights

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
Yes

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
32

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $36.14 to $44.93 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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