Obstetrical Surgical Technician - PRN

• Prepares Operating Room, Labor and Delivery Suites, and tables with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each individual surgical and delivery procedure.


• Assists in preparation and draping of patient.


• Passes instruments, sutures, sponges, supplies, and equipment needed for the operative and delivery procedures.


• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed and maintains correct count.


• Performs appropriate counts with labor nurse prior to and after vaginal deliveries and maintains correct count.


• Properly cares for specimens.


• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization by initiating cleaning at point of use.


• Cleans, stocks, inventories and restocks supplies and medications as required.


• Assists with patient positioning.


• Follows procedures for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and applying dressing.


• Demonstrates close attention to details of aseptic technique at all time. Reports breaks in sterile techniques.


• Cleans and prepares C-section suite between procedures and after terminal cleaning.


• Assist in transportation of patient under the direction of an RN.


• Assists in cleaning, maintenance, and function of operating room equipment.

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Surgical Technology Program
• Surgical Tech Certification is preferred
• BLS is required
• Previous experience is preferred