Surgical Technician - OR Prep & Procedure Support

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technician to collaborate with surgeons and the perioperative team, ensuring high-quality patient care during surgeries. The role includes preparing sterile surgical fields, assisting with procedures, and adhering to infection control standards.

The ideal candidate will have a technical school graduation in Surgical Technology or an Associate Degree, along with 0-2 years of surgical technician experience. Skills in communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program is required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgeries.
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper sterilization and inspection of instruments.
• Maintain physician preference cards for surgeries.
• Restock supplies and ensure operating rooms are ready.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Understanding of sterilization methods

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technician to collaborate with surgeons and the perioperative team, ensuring high-quality patient care during surgeries. The role includes preparing sterile surgical fields, assisting with procedures, and adhering to infection control standards.

The ideal candidate will have a technical school graduation in Surgical Technology or an Associate Degree, along with 0-2 years of surgical technician experience. Skills in communication and attention to detail are essential.