Surgery Assistant - Ob Tech

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

The OB Tech performs routine patient care activities and related non-professional services in the care of the sub-acute acute and critically ill patient undergoing cesarean and vaginal deliveries. The OB Tech works under the direction of a registered nurse. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. The OB Tech demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing gowning gloving and holding retractors under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of Cesarean Sections and like procedures. This position assists the anesthesiologist as needed with Room Support duties and is responsible for the turnover of ORs and LDRs. The OB Tech assists RNs with patient care during deliveries including gathering of items needed for patient care aseptic set-up of delivery tables and replenishing/ maintaining par levels of supplies in the L/D areas. This position includes duties to maintain the charts and perform secretarial duties in the Maternal Child area including scheduling appointments and entering charges.