Surgical Technician: Precision OR Support & Sterile Technique

Baldwin Health; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Health in Foley, Alabama seeks a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. You will collaborate with the surgeon to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures and prepare sterile fields.

You will assist with instrument passing, positioning, draping, and transfer, ensure equipment is sterile, and manage counts with the circulating nurse. The role emphasizes infection prevention, policy compliance, and reliable attendance.

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 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.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Instrumentation

Aseptic techniques

Infection prevention

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technology program

Applied Sciences degree

Job description

Baldwin Health in Foley, Alabama seeks a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team. You will collaborate with the surgeon to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures and prepare sterile fields.

You will assist with instrument passing, positioning, draping, and transfer, ensure equipment is sterile, and manage counts with the circulating nurse. The role emphasizes infection prevention, policy compliance, and reliable attendance.