OB Scrub Tech

As our Surgical Technologist/OB Tech, you will help our patients, nursing staff, and surgical teams facilitate safe and smooth surgical procedures and deliver exceptional patient care, so they can experience positive birth outcomes and recover comfortably.

Every day you will provide direct and indirect patient care, including setting up and assisting surgical teams during C-sections, vaginal deliveries, and circumcisions, maintaining sterile fields, and managing instrumentation. You will be expected to assist with patient needs, monitor vital signs, document observations, ensure patient comfort and safety, maintain surgical equipment and supply inventories, and collaborate seamlessly with RNs, physicians, and other team members, while also engaging in professional development and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you must have knowledge of surgical instrumentation, asepsis, and medical terminology, along with the ability to anticipate patient needs, maintain sterile technique, effectively assist surgical teams, and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care and the well-being of obstetrical patients.

We are offering a $20,000 Sign On Bonus for those eligible.

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program OR
• Completion of on-the-job training as a scrub tech with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR
• Completion of an accredited medical personnel program (such as but not limited to CNA, MA, LPN, EMT I/II, or SPD tech) who are willing to do on-the-job training with a structured competency regimen.
• BLS is required upon hire (acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• Ability to anticipate patient needs.
• Ability to maintain sterile technique.
• Ability to effectively assist surgical teams.
• A commitment to patient-centered care and the well-being of obstetrical patients.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist or OB Tech.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Understanding of asepsis principles.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.