Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified OB Tech

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Clinical review and auto offer process
• Start date: 03/02
• Must be a Certified Labor & Delivery (L&D) Technician
• Must have OB (Obstetrics) experience
• Must be NBSTA certified and have Virginia registration in hand
• Rotating schedule: 6 weeks days followed by 6 weeks nights (subject to change based on staffing needs)
• Work every other holiday
• Can approve 40 hours for time off

Required Qualifications

• Certification: NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• Virginia state registration/license for Certified OB Tech
• OB experience required
• Must meet all facility and state licensing requirements for Certified OB Tech

Certifications (may be required or preferred)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – as applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required for all clinical candidates except some exceptions
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – may be required or preferred
• Other certifications may be required based on unit or specialty

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a third-party vendor (official transcripts required)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or follow-up testing)
  • Varicella vaccination or titer (declination accepted but required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of professional appearance guidelines
• Completion of various facility-specific forms prior to start (e.g., release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance)
• Fit testing for patient-facing roles (completed onsite if required)
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient and mother-baby units (not required for this role unless specified)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Services (Certified OB Tech)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have OB experience (implied minimum 1 year or as per certification standards)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Schedule

• Rotating shifts: 6 weeks days, then 6 weeks nights
• Every other holiday worked
• 40 hours of approved time off available

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Certified OB Tech in Charlottesville, VA, requiring NBSTA certification, Virginia registration, and OB experience. The role involves rotating shifts with a structured schedule and requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications.