Operating Room Technologist

Riverview Regional Medical Center • Gadsden, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Technologist, also referred to as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Tech, or Scrub Tech, prepares, maintains, and assists in the operating room to help ensure surgeries are conducted safely and smoothly. The role manages surgical instruments and works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to support a safe and efficient surgical environment.

This is a full-time, day-shift position at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. Shifts are eight hours, from 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in generalized surgical specialties, such as GYN, general surgery, and plastics.
• Experience scrubbing at least minor procedures in specialty surgical areas, such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, or urology.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an ORT training program, or on-the-job training with a minimum of three years of experience in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns.
• Check that equipment, including surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices, is functioning properly before surgery.
• Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site to maintain a sterile field and help prevent infection.
• Provide instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses during procedures; understand the functions of tools and anticipate what the surgeon may need.
• Monitor the sterile field and promptly replace items or inform the team if sterility is compromised.
• Count instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery.
• Reset the operating room after surgery, keeping it stocked and organized for the next procedure and following safety and hygiene protocols.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Many other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED