Community Health Systems · 2 months ago
Scrub Tech - PRN Urology Surgery Center
3680 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCommunity Health Systems is dedicated to providing top quality care to patients. The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgical team to ensure high-quality patient care during procedures by preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and adhering to infection prevention standards.
Health CareHospital
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
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques
Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively
Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team
Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Preferred
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Licensure/certification reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance for eligible roles
Company
Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.67B2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.79B
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.12B
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Jason Johnson
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Hunter Phillips
Director Strategic Consumer Engagement
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