OB Technician Mercy St. Louis
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Full-Time 36 hours/weekMercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth
Mercy St. Louis is seeking a compassionate dedicated OB Technician to join our Labor & Birth team on the Night Shift (7p7a). In this vital role you will support mothers newborns families and the clinical team through both routine and emergent obstetrical care.
About the Role
As an OB Technician you will maintain accountability for technical and supportive care throughout the obstetric patient experience. Under the direction of nursing and medical staff you will perform a variety of clinical surgical and clerical duties that contribute to excellent patient care and smooth unit operations.
You will work collaboratively with nurses physicians and fellow team members to support unit goals ensure patient comfort and uphold Mercys mission values and Service Standards.
Position Details:
What Youll Do
Clinical & Patient Care Support
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) for newborns childbearing/postpartum patients pediatric patients and others as assigned.
- Obtain blood glucose perform phlebotomy and transport specimens.
- Support obstetrical emergencies with calm efficient teamwork.
- Provide patient transport as needed.
Surgical & Technical Responsibilities
- Prepare Operating/Delivery Rooms and patients for labor and delivery proceduresincluding C-sectionsusing sterile surgical technique.
- Serve as first or second scrub during obstetric procedures.
- Clean maintain and process sterile instrumentation according to hospital policy.
- Monitor safety and infection control practices; serve as a role model for peers.
- May be required to take call for surgical or emergency support.
Clerical & Operational Duties
- Assist with patient registration charge capture and birth certificate entry.
- Support bed control room turnover and maintenance of accurate patient records.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment availability.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient unit function.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- This is a non-certified technologist position
- Completion of an accredited surgical tech program is welcome but active CST certification is not required
- Proof of education may be requested
Why Join Mercy
At Mercy youll be part of a mission-driven organization rooted in compassionate care teamwork and service. Our Labor & Birth team is committed to creating a safe supportive environment for our patientsand for each other.
If you have a passion for womens health newborn care and supporting families during life-changing moments wed love to meet you.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
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About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
