Surgical Technician at CHS Career Site

Foley, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Procedures, Sterile Technique, Infection Control, Patient Care, Operating Room Preparation, Instrument Handling, Asepsis, Universal Precautions, Patient Positioning, Team Collaboration, BCLS Certification, CST Certification, Sponge Counts, Needle Counts, Instrument Counts, Supply Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Baldwin Health is your community healthcare provider, a 142-bed facility offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical care. We are the proud recipients of many awards, including the Press Ganey Summit Award, The Joint Commission's Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. Located in Foley Alabama on the Gulf Coast, Baldwin Health is surrounded by unique local shops, a quaint historic downtown, and is home to the OWA Park and Resort. You’re sure to enjoy our museums, parks and restaurants that surround our picturesque clock tower and beautiful fountain. With our busy performing arts community to amazing youth sports programs, there are services, activities and events throughout the year to entertain and engage you. Foley truly offers something for everyone! 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. Schedule: Full-Time, Days What We Offer Student Loan Repayment Plans Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month 6% 401k Employer Matching Tuition Reimbursement Company provided renewal of BLS Qualifications 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 Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support required CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred 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.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient care during procedures. This includes preparing and maintaining sterile surgical fields and ensuring instruments and supplies are used appropriately.