Operating Room Surgical Tech — Precision Sterile Prep

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Surgical Technician to collaborate with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile fields, assists with procedures, passes instruments, and ensures proper sterilization, infection prevention, and compliance with facility policies.

Reliable attendance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical School or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or related field.
• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are available.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon and passes instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles instruments per instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer during procedures.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures accurate supplies for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments following established protocols.
• Restocks supplies and keeps ORs ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile Technique

Infection Prevention

Team Communication

Attention to Detail

High-Pressure Environment

Instrument Passing

Education

Associate Degree

Tech Program

Job description

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Surgical Technician to collaborate with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile fields, assists with procedures, passes instruments, and ensures proper sterilization, infection prevention, and compliance with facility policies.

Reliable attendance and teamwork are essential.