CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - OrthoSports

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Ortho Surgery department. This full-time role involves preparing the sterile operating room, handing instruments to the surgeon, and assisting with patient positioning and draping during procedures.

Candidates must hold BLS, NBSTSA or NCCT credentials within 30 days of hire, and have a high school diploma with surgical technologist training (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date is required.
• NBSTSA or NCCT surgical tech credential within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• High school diploma with surgical technologist program/clinical component OR minimum 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes, sterile solutions, and appropriate instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS

NBSTSA credential

NCCT credential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

• Full time: Monday-Friday, shifts start at 6:00am. You can pick between 5/8 hour or 4/10 hours shifts. Based on Manager discretion, limited 3/12 hour shifts are available with verified Ortho experience. Call is required.
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
• Bonus: Up to $6,000
• Department: Ortho Surgery
• Schedule: Multiple shifts available

Job Description

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High school diploma equivalency AND completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component OR a minimum of 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• Associate's degree or technical degree preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.