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Flowers Hospital · 1 month ago

Surgical Tech Cert

Dothan, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Flowers Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified to work collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure high-quality patient care in the operating room. The role involves preparing the sterile field, anticipating surgical team needs, and maintaining surgical instruments and supplies to support OR efficiency and patient safety.

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Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card

Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures

Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization

Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety

Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness

Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation

Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

CST - Certified Surgical TechnologistSurgical techniquesInfection controlOrganizational skillsEffective communication skillsCommitment to patient safetyRegulatory standardsBCLS - Basic Life SupportTeamwork skillsTime management skills