Surgical Tech III Full-Time Days

Baptist Health • Alabaster, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Tech III demonstrates a clear understanding of sterile techniques and working knowledge of specialized instrumentation and equipment used in a variety of specialty procedures. The role is competent to operate specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment for at least one tertiary specialty service. It provides scrub services for major procedures in at least two surgical specialties and may serve in scrub or second circulator roles. The position also supports specialty training, precepting, workflow improvement, and clinical orientation activities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a surgical technology training program or Baptist Health training program.
• Four years of surgical tech experience; CST certification and two years of surgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly surgical field and pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon quickly and efficiently.
• Anticipate and prioritize the needs associated with the different steps of a procedure.
• Participate in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintain surgical specimens in a manner that identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assist with ordering and stocking specialty supplies under management direction and departmental guidelines.
• In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serve as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
• Provide scrub services for major procedures in at least two surgical specialties, independently and with high physician satisfaction.
• Prepare and conduct technical, performance-oriented training related to a specialty service.
• Precept perioperative personnel rotating through scrub roles associated with the primary specialty or specialties, and/or second circulate on major tertiary procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons and proactively address case needs while performing scrub or second circulator duties.
• Work with clinical leadership on workflow improvement, organizational effectiveness, and career growth and development.
• Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable laws.
• Comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• When directed by a clinical specialist, inventory and order specialty instruments and supplies unique to the specialty.
• Participate in clinical orientation of SPD staff as a role model and technical resource.
• Reliably perform Surgical Tech I and II duties.
• Perform tasks cost-effectively, participate in departmental performance improvement, meet education and certification requirements, uphold Baptist Health philosophy and objectives, and contribute to organizational effectiveness and career development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
• Life insurance.
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
• Family Care benefits, including child care, elder care, and pet care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Car insurance.
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
• Benefits start on day one.

What This Job Offers

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