What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Perioperative Services - Weekends AM (641) position at UAB Health System?
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 benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
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 62 state-of-the-art operating suites in multiple locations. Surgical technologists are important members of the care team. At UAB Medicine, a surgical tech works alongside nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), anesthesiologists, and world-renowned surgeons to maintain and prepare instrumentation and equipment, helping cases run efficiently and allowing us to provide the highest quality of care. Although technical expertise is important, a surgical tech must also be compassionate, meet the needs of patients, and treat them like they are family. We support our new techs through a comprehensive orientation process, as well as robust training and development opportunities. We encourage you to take advantage of our continuing education; employees receive 100% tuition assistance at UAB through our Educational Assistance Program, and we also assist with certification. Opportunities are available for certified and non-certified surgical technologists.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham , Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center 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.
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Certified upon completion of the Surgical Technologist program or eligible to sit for certification within six months of being hired. 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: Perioperative Services
Organization: 707400000 Perioperative Services
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Weekends AM
Salary : $20 - $33
