Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Multiple Shift

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join its surgical team. This role involves assisting in high-quality patient care alongside experienced medical professionals in a state-of-the-art setting. Candidates must possess certification and be committed to ongoing learning and patient-centered care.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

Wellness initiatives

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by NBSTSA or NCCT required.
• Eligibility to sit for certification within six months of hire.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare instrumentation and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Work alongside surgical teams ensuring efficient case flow.
• Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities.

Skills

Technical expertise

Compassion

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description - Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Multiple Shift (UAB001L6)

Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Multiple Shift - ( UAB001L6 )

Compensation: Pay Range: $22.35 - $36.35 / hour. Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. UAB Medicine provides various resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Joining our surgical team means working alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine, handling complex cases with state-of-the-art technology, testing your skills, and contributing to healthcare innovation. Our surgical department is one of the largest in the country with more than 55 operating suites.

Surgical technologists are vital members of the care team. At UAB, they work alongside nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgeons, maintaining and preparing instrumentation and equipment to ensure efficient case flow and high-quality care. Technical expertise is essential, but compassion, patient needs, and treating patients like family are equally important. We support new techs through orientation, robust training, and development opportunities, including continuing education and certification assistance. Both Certified and Non-Certified Surgical Technologist positions are available.

Work schedules include:

• Full-Time AM: 5 8-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time AM: 4 10-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time PM: 4 10-hour shifts per week

UAB is committed to education and advancing medical science through research. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Alabama’s #1 hospital and America’s No. 1 Large Employer by Forbes in 2021, UAB is a Level I Trauma Center, NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and home to a Comprehensive Transplant Institute and Stroke Center. Our success stems from a supportive and inclusive culture that offers career development and advancement opportunities.

Job Description:

Qualifications

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification upon completion of the program or eligibility to sit for certification within six months of hire. Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by NBSTSA or NCCT. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the department.