Technologist Jobs in Mobile, AL

Job Title

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Operate various surgical equipment and tools. Passes sterile instruments to surgeons during procedures. Applies medical technology of anatomy and physiology correctly. Collaborates with circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment. Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential. Prepares and anticipates instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure. Sets up individual cases correctly using doctor's preference cards as a reference utilizing appropriate instruments and prosthetic devices. Citizenship responsibilities include: Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict. Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit. Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements. Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job. Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards. Assists physicians and RN with emergency situations. Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Handle specimens for laboratory analysis. Accountable for the disposal of all bio-hazard materials and "sharps." Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements. Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required. Related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.