Operating Room Technologist

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking an Operating Room Technologist (Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech) to support the surgical team. You will prepare, maintain and assist in the OR to ensure safe, efficient surgeries, handling instruments and supplies with strict sterile technique.

The role requires scrubbing experience across procedures, a high school diploma or equivalent, a current BLS certificate, and ORT training or equivalent on-the-job training. Full-time, day shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in generalized surgical specialties (GYN, General, Plastics).
• Experience scrubbing in specialty areas (ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro, etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintaining.
• Graduate of ORT training program or on-the-job training with a minimum of 3 years experience in surgical setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging supplies.
• Ensure all equipment functions properly before surgery (lights, suction, monitoring devices).
• Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site to maintain a sterile field.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Monitor the sterile field and replace items to maintain sterility.
• Count all instruments and sponges before and after surgery.
• Reset the operating room after surgery and stock for next procedure.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ORT training program graduate or on-the-job training (3+ years)

Job description

Overview
Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 6:15a - 2:45p

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking an Operating Room Technologist, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Tech, or Scrub Tech. An OR Tech will prepare, maintain, and assist in the operating room (OR) to ensure surgeries run smoothly and safely, including management surgical instruments. You will be part of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to create a safe and efficient environment for surgery, helping surgeries proceed smoothly.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before the surgery begins, this may include surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices
• Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections
• Hand instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure, know the functions of each tool, and anticipate what the surgeon may need next
• Monitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncontaminated, if anything becomes unsterile, it is their responsibility to quickly replace it or inform the team
• Count all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery
• Reset the operating room after surgery, ensure it is stocked and organized for the next procedure, following strict protocols for safety and hygiene

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics)
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience surgical setting, preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf