OB Surgical Tech/LPN - Labor and Delivery

Part-time position (24 hours per week) in the Labor and Delivery department at Rochester General Hospital. Schedule includes day/night shifts and every other weekend. Must hold an active LPN license.

About the role

The OB Surgical Tech/LPN serves as the primary scrub person, ensuring proper handling of instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. This role maintains strict sterile technique and supports the surgical team while providing compassionate, high-quality practical nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include performing treatments and procedures within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and communicating patient status updates to the RN.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient assessments by collecting and reporting clinical data.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition promptly while maintaining confidentiality.
• Documents care accurately and communicates effectively with the care team.
• Promotes a safe environment by identifying and addressing patient safety risks.
• Operates and maintains medical equipment per protocol and reports malfunctions.
• Participates in surgical procedures: preps sterile fields, passes instruments, maintains asepsis, and ensures safety protocols (e.g., sponge/sharps counts).
• Assists with post-surgical duties including instrument care, dressing applications, and room stocking.
• Orients new staff and students, contributes to unit goals, and supports shared governance.
• Handles medications, sharps, and syringes within OR scope and guidelines.
• Maintains at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) annually.
• Provides age- and culturally-appropriate assessments, interprets clinical and lab data, and develops care plans within licensure scope.
• Ensures staff consider age-related factors (e.g., hearing, vision, speech, comprehension) when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Current BLS Certification (AHA).
• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of an approved licensed practical school of nursing.
• Current LPN license to practice in the State of New York.
• Annual BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of annual clinical, age-specific, and job-specific competencies and skill verification tools.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and critical decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization and community under varied conditions.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Pay

Pay range: $28.05 - $34.17 per hour.