Surgical Tech

Community Health Systems • Foley, AL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Baldwin Health is your community healthcare provider, a 142-bed facility offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical care. We are the proud recipients of many awards, including the Press Ganey Summit Award, The Joint Commission's Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. Located in Foley Alabama on the Gulf Coast, Baldwin Health is surrounded by unique local shops, a quaint historic downtown, and is home to the OWA Park and Resort. You’re sure to enjoy our museums, parks and restaurants that surround our picturesque clock tower and beautiful fountain. With our busy performing arts community to amazing youth sports programs, there are services, activities and events throughout the year to entertain and engage you. Foley truly offers something for everyone! Why You’ll Love Working Here! My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance and much more! Job Summary The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes. Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Requirements

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees