Operating Room Technician II

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking an Operating Room Technician II (Scrub Technician) to support surgical teams on the Main Campus. You will prepare, maintain and anticipate instrument, equipment, and supply needs for all procedures, helping ensure safe, efficient operations.

Your role focuses on supporting the surgeon and team, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring equipment functions properly. A strong understanding of the procedure and timely anticipation of needs is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Program or 2 years OR Technician experience.
• Current BLS certification required; CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and anticipate instrument, equipment and supply needs for all surgical procedures.
• Facilitate safe and effective conduct of procedures and maintain patient safety in the operating room.
• Ensure the OR environment and equipment function properly and support the surgeon's needs.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Graduate of OR Technician Program

2 years OR Technician experience

Job description

In Operating Room at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday (varies), 6:45am-3:15pm, with call.

Summary:

The Operating Room Technician II (often referred to as Scrub Technician) assists the Team Leader by preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument, equipment, supply and procedural needs for all service-related surgical procedures. ORT II is responsible for facilitating the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

Other information:

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Program or 2 years Operating Room Technician experience

Experience

• 2 years Operating Room Technician experience required in lieu of program graduation

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

• Current BLS certification required
• CertifiedSurgical Technologist (CST) preferred

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Life Support

Nonessential

• Certified Surgical Technologist

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential

• 2 Years Staff Level

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines an operating room (OR) as a place of service specifically equipped and staffed for the sole purpose of performing surgical procedures. At Children’s of Alabama, we are a Level 1 Trauma center providing a full-service operating room that provides surgical procedures in the following services: Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Dental, Gynecology, Pulmonary and Transplant Surgery-livers and kidneys. An operating room experience is the epitome of teamwork. With at least one Surgeon, one Anesthesiologist, one Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), one Circulating Nurse and one Scrub Nurse or Certified Scrub Technician taking care of one patient at a time. Providing surgical care in a sterile environment. Since Children’s of Alabama is a teaching institution, you may also have residents, fellows, and physician assistants in addition to the already mentioned team members.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 0645-1515, With Call, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts