Surgical Technician OR (Full-Time)

Birmingham-Surgery-Center; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Birmingham-Surgery-Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in Homewood, AL. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, setting up sterile fields, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

The role requires handling instruments, maintaining sterility, and complying with safety standards. Strong English communication, teamwork, and Basic Life Support certification are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one year of on the job experience.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile field with instruments and equipment before operations.
• Follows facility regulations to attend to patients.
• Performs pre-procedure skin prep and safety checks.
• Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and ensures proper operation.
• Passes instruments to surgeons and assistants; participates in counts.
• Assists with patient transfer and positioning as needed.
• Cleans, restocks, and inventories operating room supplies.

Skills

Reading to communicate in English

Team coordination

Sterile technique

Safety compliance

Instrument handling

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Operating Room Tech program (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

An Operating/Procedure Room Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention. Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Operating Room Technical School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
• Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
• May assist with prep for patient procedure
• May transport patients to the procedure room
• May assist with positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
• Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
• Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
• Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional evening and/ or weekend work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1-3 years experience, orthopedic and ophthalmic preferred

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