OR Surgical Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Unity (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an OR Surgical Tech to support the operating room team. You will act as the primary scrub tech, handling instruments, supplies and equipment, and ensuring sterilization throughout the procedure.

Key duties include maintaining CME hours, verifying available supplies and sterilization, guiding students and technicians, assisting with draping, and helping identify unit goals and objectives. This full-time role emphasizes patient safety and procedural efficiency.

Job description

SUMMARY

As an OR Surgical Tech, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success of operations. You will assist the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub tech who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, ensuring sterilization at every point of the process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year
• Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation
• Orientation. Assist in guiding medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit
• Draping & maintenance. Assist with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room
• Unit development. Help identify goals and objectives of the unit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy - Clinical - Heavy clinical roles require continual lifting of more than 50 lbs., pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions. Staff must maintain balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing both fine and gross motor tasks. High sensory acuity is needed to recognize patient cues and environmental alerts. Emotional and cognitive demands are significant due to urgent decision-making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively in high-pressure clinical situations. Environmental exposures commonly include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Employees may be required to complete mask-fit testing, TB screening, and participate in extended or on-call shifts.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$27.50 - $33.50

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.