Surgery Assistant / OB Tech

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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. 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 OR's and LDR's. Assists RN's 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. This

position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

• Identifies and defines major functions of the department/unit.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the role of scrub technician.
• Supports clinical practice standards.
• Provides assistance to nursing and attendant personnel.
• Follows appropriate procedures for entering patient charges.
• Provides assistance in the Maternity/OR and LDR's.

Required

• Six months surgical tech experience
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Preferred

• High School Graduate or GED
• Successful completion of an Operating Room Technician training course which covers basic standards of practice and experience
• One year of surgical tech experience