How to hire an obstetrics technician

How to hire an obstetrics technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step obstetrics technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an obstetrics technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new obstetrics technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an obstetrics technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An obstetrics technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, obstetrics technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of obstetrics technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Obstetrics Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Obstetrics Technician	Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries.	$14-24
   Emergency Room Technician	An Emergency Room Technician works in emergency departments dealing with patients who suffer from medical emergencies. They also assist with transporting patients into and out of the department for different medical tests.	$13-21
   Operating Room Technician	An operating room technician is responsible for assisting in the operating room procedures, ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of the room, inspecting the condition of machines before the operation, and preparing medical tools and equipment accordingly. Operating room technicians guide the patients throughout the surgical procedures, instructing them as necessary regarding the processes... Show more	$16-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • OB
   • Vaginal Deliveries
   • Surgical Procedures
   • Delivery Room
   • Nursery
   • Labor Rooms
   • Patient Rooms
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Blood Pressure
   • Sponges
   • Surgical Equipment
   • Emergency Situations
   • Birth Certificates

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Handle sterile equipment, maintain inventory and other duties with the operating room, obtain vital signs, stock patients rooms.
   • Assist in the nursing care and preparation of obstetrical and/or obstetrical-surgical patients.
   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Document and scan all record information from holter monitors and any charting notations include by patient.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your obstetrics technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An obstetrics technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, obstetrics technicians' average salary in iowa is 39% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level obstetrics technicians earn 40% less than senior-level obstetrics technicians.
   • Certifications. An obstetrics technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an obstetrics technician's salary.

   Average obstetrics technician salary

   $39,513yearly

   $19.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level obstetrics technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing an obstetrics technician job description

   A job description for an obstetrics technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an obstetrics technician job description:

   Obstetrics technician job description example

   Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
   Job Title:
   Obstetrics Technician (24 Hours Per Week)
   
   Cost Center:
   301351326 MfdHos-Birth Center-2W
   
   Scheduled Weekly Hours:
   24
   
   Employee Type:
   Regular
   
   Work Shift:
   Variable (United States of America)
   
   Job Description:
   JOB SUMMARY
   The Obstetrics Technician performs duties and functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This individual collects patient information and provides direct patient care contributing significantly to the achievement of patient and family outcomes. The Obstetrics Technician is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate data collection and recording, completion of routine and delegated direct care activities, and communicating and collaborating with the Registered Nurse and other team members to prioritize workload to achieve patient care outcomes.
   
   WORK SHIFT
   Variable shifts to include a weekend and holiday rotation
   
   JOB QUALIFICATIONS
   
   EDUCATION
   For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
   Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent and have or has had Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course.
   
   Preferred/Optional: None
   
   EXPERIENCE
   Minimum Required: None
   
   Preferred/Optional: Experience providing direct patient care to women and infants. Experience working in obstetrics.
   
   CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
   The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
   Minimum Required: Must have or has had a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
   
   Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
   
   Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
   
   Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
   
   Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find obstetrics technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your obstetrics technician job on Zippia to find and recruit obstetrics technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting obstetrics technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new obstetrics technician

   Once you've selected the best obstetrics technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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