Surgical Services Lead Scrub Tech

• Department: Surgical Services 
• Schedule: 8 hour shifts M-F 6am- 2:30pm
• Hospital: UAB STV Birmingham
• Location: Birmingham, AL

The Lead Surgical Technologist delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing various
functions to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite by leading daily operations.

• Lead and coordinate shift operations including schedules and resources for the surgical tech
  team.
• Prepares the surgical suite, positions and prepares the patient, and provides instruments,
  equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. Organizes the operating suite
  with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. Reviews daily cases to ensure
  adequate stocking. Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instruments counts throughout procedures..
• Assists with ongoing training and/or precepting of new and current employees. Performs staff
  orientation, training, and coaching. Provides input to staff performance evaluations. Responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment and other changes are communicated and/or taught to other Surgical Technologists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical
  Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree required. Minimum 2 years of related experience required. 3 years of related experience and graduate of a surgical tech program preferred.

No additional preferences.

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.