Travel OB Technician
Ithaca, NY
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs
$1,555/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your healthcare career as an OB Surgical Technician in the Maternal Child Health Unit at a leading hospital in Ithaca, NY (Zip: 14850). This 13-week travel contract offers night shifts and the chance to work alongside experienced labor and delivery professionals in a supportive clinical environment. Discover rewarding healthcare jobs in New York's scenic Finger Lakes region while making a difference in maternal and child health.
Compensation
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,460 - $1,570 per week
OB Surgical Technician Job Details
- Location: Ithaca, NY (Zip: 14850) – New York healthcare jobs
- Unit: Maternal Child Health / Labor & Delivery
- Contract Type: Travel Surgical Technician
- Start Date: February 16, 2026
- End Date: May 18, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shifts: Night shifts, 3x12 hour shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
- Scrubs Provided
Qualifications for OB Surgical Technician
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Surgical Technician in Labor & Delivery (L&D) or OB healthcare setting
- Proven experience scrubbing for cesarean sections
- Skilled in vital signs monitoring, supply stocking, bed changes, circumcision assists, hearing screening, and delivery room support
- Certified Surgical Technician (SurgTech) – required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Onsite training for hearing screening machine provided
Key Responsibilities
- Scrub and assist during cesarean sections and OB surgical procedures
- Support labor, delivery, and postpartum patients in a clinical support role
- Monitor and record patient vital signs
- Maintain a clean, organized healthcare environment and stock supplies
- Assist with bed changes, circumcisions, and newborn hearing screenings
- Act as a delivery room assistant as needed
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Ithaca, NY and take the next step in your OB Surgical Technician career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
About Ithaca, NY
As a Travel Obstetrics and Gynecology Technician in Ithaca, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Ithaca, NY is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- However, wages in the healthcare industry generally match up with the cost of living.
- Ithaca experiences a continental climate with average summer highs around 80°F and winter lows around 15°F.
- Snowfall is common in the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Ithaca, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Cornell University and Ithaca College in the area.
- Ithaca is somewhat car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation through TCAT buses.
- The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly as well.
- Ithaca is a diverse community with a mix of college students, families, and professionals.
- The population includes a wide age range due to the presence of the universities.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the lush natural surroundings.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area due to the healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
- Ithaca offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, and various outdoor activities such as hiking, waterfalls, and wineries.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college sports events and outdoor recreational opportunities.
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