Surgical Tech: Enable Safe, Efficient OR Care

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team during procedures. This role prepares sterile fields, assists with procedures, and ensures proper instrument handling in line with infection control standards.

The technician will maintain OR readiness, pass instruments, and help with sterilization, counts, and patient positioning. BCLS is required; CST preferred.

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 available.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and passes instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to instructions for use; 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 ensuring OR readiness for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team during procedures. This role prepares sterile fields, assists with procedures, and ensures proper instrument handling in line with infection control standards.

The technician will maintain OR readiness, pass instruments, and help with sterilization, counts, and patient positioning. BCLS is required; CST preferred.