ST - Surgical Tech - OR Days
About The Position
The Surgical Tech works in Surgical Services in the Main OR at UAB St Vincent's Birmingham. This role facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures by preparing the operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies, providing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery, and assisting with patient preparation and positioning. The Surgical Tech also maintains organized instruments, monitors and tracks instrument counts throughout procedures, and assists surgeons with hemostasis. The position is scheduled full time on days. A high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component are required, or a minimum of four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience may be substituted. An associate's or technical degree is preferred. BLS Provider certification is preferred; certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is accepted. UAB St. Vincent’s is part of UAB Medicine and serves Alabama through five hospitals and numerous clinics. The organization describes its care as rooted in compassion, service, and respect, and emphasizes personalized care, teamwork, and unity. Eligible positions may include paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.
Requirements
- High school diploma equivalency and completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component, or a minimum of four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
- BLS Provider certification is preferred; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or technical degree.
- BLS Provider certification.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
- Prepare the surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
- Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
- Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
- Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor and track instrument counts throughout procedures.
- Assist surgeons with provision of hemostasis during surgery.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
- Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
