Surgical Tech

CHS Career Site•Enterprise, AL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Tech Medical Center Enterprise is your community healthcare provider, offering affordable living, recreational, and cultural activities. Enterprise is a great place to make a living and a great place to make a life! Enterprise is also growing, anchored by nearby Fort Rucker with several new industries on the way. It's also just a short ride to the gorgeous coastal beaches. 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. About Medical Center Enterprise Medical Center Enterprise is a 131-bed facility offering obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, general surgery and a range of additional medical specialties. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are a progressive, acute care hospital where skilled professionals and technology come together to provide compassionate, customer-focused care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

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.