Surgical Tech PRN

South Baldwin Medical Group; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

South Baldwin Medical Group in Foley, AL is seeking a part-time Surgical Technician to collaborate with the perioperative team and surgeon to deliver high-quality patient care. The role focuses on preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, sterilization, and maintaining supplies according to infection control standards.

Qualifications include a technical school or associate degree in surgical technology, and 0–2 years of OR experience. BCLS certification required; CST preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases with aseptic technique.
• Assists surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles instruments with proper sterilization, inspection and assembly.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures supplies are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments and equipment following protocols.
• Restocks supplies and ensures OR readiness for subsequent cases.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Aseptic techniques

Infection prevention

Education

Surgical Technology

Applied Sciences

Practical Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The 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 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 159907
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 03:32 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day