Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Foley, Alabama
The Surgical Technician collaborates with the perioperative team to prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields during procedures. They are responsible for handling instruments, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety through proper cleaning and sterilization protocols.
Shift: PRN
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
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 have completed a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program, or hold an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences. A Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) status is preferred.
Market context
PRN Surgical Tech roles in Alabama are often tied to hospitals and outpatient surgery centers that need flexible coverage for operating room schedules. Competition can be strong because employers usually want recent surgical technology training, CST certification, and some OR experience, even for entry-level openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any clinical rotations or OR exposure in your application.
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