Operating Room Technologist at Prime Healthcare, Gadsden, AL
Operating Room Technologist at Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Facility
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Location
US-AL-Gadsden
ID
2026-288688
Category
Clinical Tech
Position Type
Full Time
Shift
Days
Job Type
Non-Exempt
Overview
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8-hour shifts – 6:15a - 2:45p
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
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 management 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterilizing equipment, and arranging necessary supplies such as surgical drapes, sponges, and gowns
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly before the surgery begins, this may include surgical lights, suction machines, and monitoring devices
- Assist with preparing and draping the surgical site on the patient to maintain a sterile field, helping prevent infections
- Hand 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
- Monitor the sterile field and ensure it remains uncontaminated, if anything becomes unsterile, it is their responsibility to quickly replace it or inform the team
- Count all instruments, sponges, and other materials before and after surgery
- Reset 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, preferred
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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