CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - OR - PRN Days
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UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, AL, US
Summary
The surgical technologist facilitates safe and efficient surgical procedures by preparing the operating suite and managing sterile instruments. They also assist the surgical team by handing instruments to the surgeon and helping with patient positioning and transport.
Job Description
Position Overview
- Department: Main Or
- Schedule: PRN, M-F, 0600-1500
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
- Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
What You Will Do
Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
- Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
- Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
- Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
- Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- High school diploma equivalency AND completion of a surgical technologist program with a clinical component OR a minimum of 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
- Associate's degree or technical degree preferred.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.
About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans 9 hospitals, 12 emergency departments, more than 95 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.
Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
As an $8+ billion health system, UAB Medicine operates a wide range of practice environments, from our nationally ranked academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state.
UAB Medicine is a mission-driven organization where our 27,000-plus employees are committed to delivering life-changing care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans 9 hospitals, 12 emergency departments, more than 95 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.
Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
As an $8+ billion health system, UAB Medicine operates a wide range of practice environments, from our nationally ranked academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state.
UAB Medicine is a mission-driven organization where our 27,000-plus employees are committed to delivering life-changing care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
