Description

OB Tech
Location: Lebanon, NH
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,252 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: OB Tech Profession: Technologist or Technician Specialty: Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required License: Certified Surgical Technician Certifications: None specified Must-Have: Knowledge of OBGYN specific surgical procedures Description: The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team. He or she advocates for patient safety and maintains the sterile field. The technician organizes and prepares all instruments for surgical procedures. He or she is in charge of maintaining and running the surgical back table. The CST anticipates surgeon needs and ensures they have what they need for their cases ahead of time. The technician sets up rooms and always adheres to established standards and procedures. There is a light call schedule for emergent cases only after training is complete. There is no trauma call in this small critical access setting with two operating rooms. Functional Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates competence in care of specimens. Accurately handles specimens at all times. Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and procedures. Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Cleans and prepares rooms in a timely manner prior to procedures. Cleans and prepares rooms after the last case. Follows department procedure for steam sterilization. Responsible for chemical and biological monitoring as appropriate. Ensures all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical procedure are available at the time of the procedure. Collaborates with other members of the nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Checks all equipment and instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning. Consults with other staff members for general questions and when unfamiliar with equipment or procedure. Accurately completes operating room counts and follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count. Reports all discrepancies to the Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately. Sets up, scrubs, and prepares for procedures at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time unless otherwise directed. Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency. Follows department standard setup. Holds responsibility for the care of instruments and equipment during the intra-operative phase. Complies with call schedule following established procedures and protocols. Patient Care: Interacts professionally with patients and families. Provides patients with explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary and appropriate. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain. Adopts procedures for treatments to meet individual needs. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures. Able to scrub basic cases with little to no supervision. Has knowledge and understanding of OBGYN specific surgical procedures. Understands the cesarean section and hysterectomy procedures. Has knowledge of episiotomy procedures and the role in each procedure. Possesses a basic understanding of Labor and Delivery unit workflow and supply needs.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam