OR Surgical Tech: Precision Instrumentation & Patient Care

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team during procedures. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with instrument handling, and uphold infection prevention standards to protect patient safety.

The role requires 0-2 years OR experience, either a Technical School Surgical Technology program or an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are organized and available.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintains physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies and preparing OR for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Aseptic techniques

Infection prevention

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Technical School in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team during procedures. You will prepare sterile fields, assist with instrument handling, and uphold infection prevention standards to protect patient safety.

The role requires 0-2 years OR experience, either a Technical School Surgical Technology program or an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, and BCLS certification.