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Senior Perinatal Tech
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Sacramento, CA, 95823
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 31.75-35.96 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services for the Family Birth Center under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
Job Requirements
- Two (2) years OR/OB Scrub/Perinatal Tech experinece
- Basic Life Support from AHA.
- Demonstrated competence with the cmputerized documentation system.
Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed, sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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Frequently asked questions
Advancing to a Senior Perinatal Tech in Sacramento often means increased responsibilities like supervising support staff, mastering computerized documentation, and handling sensitive medical supplies. The region’s growing healthcare needs encourage continuous skill enhancement to meet high standards in family birth centers.
Senior Perinatal Techs demonstrate proficiency in patient care support, advanced computerized documentation, and drug distribution protocols, along with at least two years of scrub or perinatal tech experience. These competencies set them apart in delivering specialized support within labor and delivery units.
Daily tasks include preparing the family birth center environment, managing medical supplies like needles and syringes, assisting in patient care support activities, and ensuring accurate electronic documentation—all crucial for seamless maternity care.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate, mission-driven care, which means Perinatal Techs here engage in patient-centered support with strict adherence to safety and ethical standards, enhancing the overall birthing experience within their Sacramento facilities.
Yes, working at Catholic Health Initiatives involves not only technical duties but also participating in specialized programs like human trafficking victim support, reflecting the organization's unique community health focus that shapes the Senior Perinatal Tech's role.
In Sacramento, Senior Perinatal Techs typically earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and facility size. Local demand for skilled maternity support roles helps maintain competitive compensation packages.
Sacramento's expanding population and healthcare systems increase the demand for experienced Perinatal Techs, though competition remains moderate due to a steady supply of qualified candidates with requisite life support certifications and tech skills.
Commuting from Elk Grove or Wilton to Methodist Hospital is feasible, typically under 30 minutes by car, though traffic peaks can extend travel times. Many local employees appreciate the hospital’s accessibility within Sacramento’s southern suburbs.