Surgical Technologist: OR Team Support & Patient Care

UAB Medicine; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate safe surgical procedures in the 119 Surgery Center. You will prepare the operating room, hand instruments to the surgeon, and assist with patient positioning and draping.

Required certification includes BLS and NBSTSA/NCCT eligibility within 30 days of hire; a high school diploma with a surgical technologist program or 4 years of relevant experience is required, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• NBSTSA or NCCT Surgical Tech credentialing must be achieved within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating suite with sterile drapes and instruments.
• Hand instruments to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instrument counts throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical Tech knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + surgical tech program

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Surgical instrumentation handling

Job description

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate safe surgical procedures in the 119 Surgery Center. You will prepare the operating room, hand instruments to the surgeon, and assist with patient positioning and draping.

Required certification includes BLS and NBSTSA/NCCT eligibility within 30 days of hire; a high school diploma with a surgical technologist program or 4 years of relevant experience is required, with an associate degree preferred.