At Gadsden Regional Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! We look forward to you joining our team, at our 346 bed full service acute care facility. We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced professional looking to make a change! Gadsden Regional Medical Center is located in Gadsden, AL which offers a variety of attractions, such as top tier public schools, museums, and nature. You can hike one of our beautiful trails, fish along the Coosa River, or visit Noccalula Falls. Enjoy a quaint night out on Broad Street or enjoy a beautiful mountain sunset. From golf, hiking, fishing, children's museums and Noccalula Falls, there are lots of things to do and see in this beautiful city. **Job Summary** The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols. **Schedule: Full-Time** **Qualifications** + Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or + Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required + 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required + Does require a call rotation and a 30-min call response time **Licenses and Certifications** + CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required + BCLS - Basic Life Support required **Essential Functions** + 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. **About Gadsden Regional Medical Center** Gadsden Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 346-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We are Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements and have top-rated programs in cardiology and emergency care. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in Gadsden, Albertville, Attalla, Boaz, Fort Payne, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Jacksonville, Leesburg, Piedmont, Rainbow City, Southside, Steele, Wellington and surrounding communities. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.