Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Mountain Brook, Alabama
The Surgical Technician prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields and assists surgeons by providing necessary instruments during procedures. They are also responsible for instrument sterilization, patient positioning, and maintaining physician preference cards.
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.
Essential Functions
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.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates must be a graduate of a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program or hold an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology. BCLS certification is required, and 0-2 years of operating room experience is necessary.
Market context
In Alabama, Surgical Scrub Tech openings often reflect steady hospital operating room demand, especially for candidates who can support day-shift surgical teams. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want formal surgical training, current BCLS certification, and some OR exposure, even at entry level. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your training and certification details before applying.
