Scrub Technician - Obstetrics (OB)

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. OB or OR scrub technician experience is preferred but not required. Candidates without scrub experience should have prior direct patient care experience, such as working as a CNA or Unit Assistant. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality patient care and thrive in a team-oriented healthcare environment.

About the role

Provides appropriate patient care and performs clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Enhances the overall patient care experience by responding to patient requests and obtaining needed services from other hospital personnel.
• Creates a positive environment for visitors by greeting them properly in person or on the phone, giving directions or referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
• Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department through efficient unit operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes and maintaining unit supplies.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to infection control policies and procedures as measured by the number of sentinel events or medical errors.
• Contributes to the overall employee satisfaction of the department by actively participating in staff meetings and offering assistance to others when needed.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• One year experience in direct patient care or scrub tech
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Schedule

Full-time nights, 7P-7A with weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $18.09 - $27.14. SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.