JOB SUMMARY:
The Obstetrical Technician (OB Tech) is an integral clinical support role within the Women’s Health and Newborn Care Service Line, functioning across Labor & Delivery (L&D), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Mother/Baby units. The OB Tech provides supportive patient care, unit readiness, and procedural assistance, which can include serving as a surgical scrub for Cesarean Sections; under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
This role is essential to maintaining patient safety, unit efficiency, regulatory readiness, and team responsiveness in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Responsibilities flex based on unit acuity, patient care demands, and any supportive nursing care as determined by the Charge Nurse or Team Lead.
The Obstetrical Technician functions under the direction of the professional registered nurse. The professional registered nurse is ultimately responsible for the coordination and delivery of nursing care to women and newborns.
The OB Tech is expected to maintain a 30-minute response time when on call and participate in scheduled Cesarean Section scrub call rotations as assigned.
The OB Tech reports directly to the Manager of Women’s Health and Newborn Care- L&D, NICU, Mother/Baby
Scheduling and Staffing Expectations:
Work schedules are developed using a preferred scheduling model and are not guaranteed. Employees may be scheduled or required to work variable shifts, including every other weekend, holidays, or additional shifts as needed based on unit census, patient acuity, employee vacancies, or approved time off. Scheduling decisions are made to support safe patient care, staff safety, and operational continuity across the Women’s Health and Newborn Care service line.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Licensure/Certification:
a.) Can be any of the following in accordance to the assigned job posting:
Surgical tech certification within 6 months
Licensed in practical nursing/GPN upon hire
Approved by Perioperative services for scrub role as a certified nursing assistant
Work Experience/Preferred Experience:
a.) Experience with perinatal, neonatal, or gynecologic populations preferred
b.) Beneficial skill sets may include clerical support, patient care assistance,
operative support, or phlebotomy:
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
1. Functions within scope of practice based on certification/licensure
2. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse
3. Adjusts daily responsibilities based on unit acuity and shift plan
4. Maintains readiness to pivot across service areas as needed
5. Participates in L&D/ NICU and/or Mother/Baby structure and assignments
6. Performs other duties as assigned
Clinical Support & Patient Care (Within Scope):
1. Obtain and report vital signs for all age groups
2. Assist with patient hygiene, mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living
3. Assist with patient positioning and delivery table setup
4. Perform intake and output measurements
5. Perform newborn care tasks as trained and assigned, including:
a.) Hearing screens
b.) Newborn screening
c.) Glucose monitoring (report results to RN; no independent intervention)
d.) Newborn bathing
e.) Transcutaneous bilirubin screening (report results to RN)
Cesarean Section & Procedural Readiness:
1. Maintain continuous readiness for Cesarean Sections, including:
a.) Room setup
b.) Equipment checks
c.) Cleaning and restocking
d.) Function as surgical scrub for Cesarean Sections when trained and
assigned
2. Assist with NICU and newborn procedural readiness, including radiant warmer
preparation and support during IV placement (holding/taping)
Environment, Equipment & Supply Management:
1. Maintain cleanliness and organization of all assigned areas including:
a.) Labor rooms
b.) Delivery rooms
c.) NICU spaces
d.) Medication rooms
e.) Outpatient/procedure rooms
f.) Stock, restock, and monitor supplies across all service areas
2. Complete and/or Support:
a.) Monthly cleaning logs
b.) Instrument and equipment checklists
c.) Unit readiness checklists
d.) Report equipment concerns or supply shortages promptly to RN/Charge
Nurse
Clerical & Operational Support:1. Perform clerical duties as assigned, including:
a.) Chart preparation, assembly, and disassembly
b.) Order entry (within role access)
c.) Transfer paperwork management
d.) Building newborn admission folders
e.) Compiling and maintaining patient education materials
f.) Review departmental emails and communications as required
Quality, Safety & Regulatory Participation:
1. Adhere to infection prevention and hand hygiene standards
2. Participate in audits, safety checks, and quality improvement operations as
Assigned
3. Report safety concerns, near misses, or events promptly
4. Support department initiatives including Just Culture, patient experience, and
regulatory readiness
Education & Professional Responsibilities:
1. Complete all assigned and independent education by required deadlines
2. Maintain personal competency and skills validation
3. Assist in onboarding and education of new OB Technicians as requested
4. Attend required staff meetings and department education sessions
Floating & Assignment Parameters:
1. May be assigned to task-based support roles in other departments when not needed
within WHNC
2. May not independently assume patient assignments outside scope
3. May not enter isolation rooms
4. Must remain immediately available to return to WHNC if called
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Works in a variety of temperatures.
Working conditions will comply with ADA guidelines.
