Surgical Technician, PRN - OR

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician for their Operating Room. This is a PRN position, meaning the schedule is as needed. The role involves preparing the surgical suite, ensuring equipment is in good working order, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures, accounting for all instruments and supplies, and processing specimens for the laboratory. The Surgical Technician will also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
• Surgical Technician Certification current & in good standing REQUIRED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• High School Diploma REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED