Ortho Surgical Tech: High-Impact OR Role + Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive)

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgeons and the perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to ensure patient safety and efficiency in the operating room.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, counts, sterilization, and maintaining equipment and supply readiness, with a focus on infection prevention and adherence to policies. Full-time day shift with call expectations.

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 all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and sterile.
• Assists with procedures by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Performs instrument counts, sterilization, and preparation per infection control standards.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures required supplies are available.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies and preparing rooms for subsequent cases.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support surgeons and the perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and assisting with procedures to ensure patient safety and efficiency in the operating room.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, counts, sterilization, and maintaining equipment and supply readiness, with a focus on infection prevention and adherence to policies. Full-time day shift with call expectations.