ST - Surgical Tech - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Job summary

UAB Medicine, within UAB St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham, seeks a surgical technologist to facilitate safe, efficient procedures in the OR.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating suite, passing instruments, assisting with patient positioning and draping, maintaining instrument counts, and aiding hemostasis during surgery. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a surgical technologist program (or 4 years of related experience); BLS is preferred (AHA

Qualifications

• BLS Provider preferred; AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component OR a minimum of 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Associate's degree or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor and track instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Assist surgeons provision of hemostasis during surgery.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrument handling

Patient positioning

Instrument counts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technologist program

Associate degree preferred

Job description

• Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

• Bonus: Up to $6,000
• Department: Surgery
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-3pm, rotating weekday/weekend/holiday call, stay late rotationWork
• Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor and track instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Assist surgeons provision of hemostasis during surgery.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High school diploma equivalency AND completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component OR a minimum of 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• Associate's degree or technical degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.