Job Description

OB Technician I

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Support Families During Life's Most Important Moments

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Women's and Children's Services team is dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care throughout the childbirth experience. We are seeking a skilled OB Technician to support our Labor & Delivery team by assisting with cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, surgical procedures, and patient care. This role is ideal for a collaborative healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to mothers and newborns.

What You'll Do

• Assist physicians, anesthesiologists, and registered nurses before, during, and after cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, and other obstetrical procedures.
• Scrub and maintain sterile technique during cesarean sections, tubal ligations, and other surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms, delivery rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Set up delivery tables and pass instruments and supplies while maintaining a sterile field.
• Assist with gowning, gloving, and procedural support during deliveries and surgeries.
• Restock operating rooms, delivery rooms, epidural carts, and sub-sterile areas after procedures.
• Maintain surgical equipment and ensure supplies are readily available for patient care.
• Support Labor & Delivery nursing staff by assisting with patient care before, during, and after childbirth.
• Perform clerical duties including answering telephones, call lights, data entry, physician order processing, and assembling patient charts.
• Welcome and assist patients, families, and visitors while providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist with patient transfers using safe body mechanics and proper lifting techniques.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention practices, and departmental safety programs.

What You'll Bring

• One (1) year of acute care hospital experience as an OB Technician or Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Ability to scrub and assist during Labor & Delivery surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and Labor & Delivery procedures.
• Strong understanding of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining patient safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an LA County Fire Card within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must maintain all required certifications, mandatory education, and occupational health requirements in accordance with hospital policy.

Why Valley Presbyterian Hospital

• Join a collaborative Women's and Children's Services team dedicated to exceptional maternal and newborn care.
• Work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and surgical teams in a supportive environment.
• Play a vital role in welcoming new lives while supporting families during one of their most important experiences.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and clinical growth.
• Be part of a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Apply today and become an essential member of Valley Presbyterian Hospital's Labor & Delivery team, helping provide exceptional care for mothers, newborns, and families.