Surgical Tech
| Company | Community Health Systems |
|---|---|
| Location | Birmingham, AL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- BCLS – Basic Life Support 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.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- CST – Certified Surgical Technologist preferred