Surgical Tech (full time days) 6:30a-3:00p

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Vascular Surgical Technician to join the day shift. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments are ready and available.

This full-time role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, paid time off, and opportunities to grow in perioperative services.

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 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 and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following protocols.
• Restocks supplies and returns equipment to storage to support perioperative efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Vascular surgery knowledge

Sterile technique

Infection control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Surgical Technology certificate

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Vascular Surgical Technician - $10K SIGN ON BONUS

Position Type: Full Time - Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary

The Vascular Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. 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 during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of vascular surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred