Operating Room Technologist

Overview

We are seeking an Operating Room Technologist, sometimes referred to as a Surgical Technician, Surgical Tech, or Scrub Tech. An OR Tech will prepare, maintain, and assist in the operating room (OR) to ensure surgeries run smoothly and safely, including managing surgical instruments. You will be part of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to create a safe and efficient environment for surgery, helping surgeries proceed smoothly.

Shift's Available

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 6:15a - 2:45p

Location

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

• P prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns
• E nsure all equipment is functioning properly before the surgery begins, this may include surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices
• A ssist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections
• H and instruments, sponges, and other supplies to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure, know the functions of each tool, and anticipate what the surgeon may need next
• M onitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncontaminated, if anything becomes unsterile, it is their responsibility to quickly replace it or inform the team
• C ount all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery
• R eset the operating room after surgery, ensure it is stocked and organized for the next procedure, following strict protocols for safety and hygiene

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics)
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.)
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience surgical setting
• Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: Full benefits at Prime Healthcare

Additional Qualifications

That Are a Plus:

• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years experience surgical setting
• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: Full benefits at Prime Healthcare

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