Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Multiple Shifts

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Multiple Shifts -(UAB000ZW)

Description

Compensation :

Pay Range : $20.30. - $33.00 / hour

Benefits available for eligible positions include : 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

In addition to our many , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Multiple Shifts Available :

UAB Medicine supports work / life balance . The shifts available for this unit are :

• Full-Time AM : 5 8-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time AM : 4 10-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time AM : 3 12-hour shifts per week
• Full Time PM : 3 12-hours shifts per week
• Full-Time PM : 4 10- hours shifts per week

Job Highlights :

Joining our surgical team puts you alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine, where you’ll work on complex cases with leading-edge technology, test your skills and knowledge, and change the world of health care.

Our surgical department is one of the largest in the country with more than 55 state-of-the-art operating suites.

Surgical technologists are important members of the care team. At UAB, surgical techs work alongside nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgeons maintaining and preparing instrumentation and equipment to help cases run efficiently and allow us to provide the highest quality care possible.

Although technical expertise is important, surgical techs must also be compassionate, meet the needs of patients, and treat them like they are family.

We support our new techs through orientation, providing robust training and development opportunities. We encourage you to take advantage of continuing education and we assist with certification.

We offer Certified and Non Certified Surgical Technician positions.

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture . Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match .

Job Description :

To scrub and assist surgical team during basic surgical procedures. To prepare and maintain the environment, medical equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.

To follow hospital regulations and industry procedures regarding patient care. To pre-operatively prepare patient. To transport patient to and from the operating room as required.

Preferred Skills : A strong background in vascular and neuro.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program of surgical technology recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE.

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Depending on the unit / department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and / or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Surgical Services

Organization

707400000 Perioperative Services

Employee Status

RegularShift : 3-12 Hour Shifts / AM