OR Tech Jobs in Alabama
OR Tech jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where large health systems and regional medical centers drive consistent demand for surgical technologists at every level from new graduate to lead OR tech. UAB Medicine, Huntsville Hospital Health System, and Ascension Providence are among the most active employers in the state, routinely posting openings across general surgery, orthopedics, and cardiovascular service lines. Alabama's growing hospital infrastructure keeps the market steady, with strong need in trauma and specialty-focused surgical suites. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile techniques and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of specialty procedures. Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment to at least one tertiary specialty service.
Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.
Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
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Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
- Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and
- Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
- Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
- Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preservesthem for pathology evaluation.
- Assistsin ordering and stocking ofspecialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines
- In collaboration with a Registered Nurse, serves as a technical subject matter expert for at least one tertiary specialty.
- Providesscrub servicesfor major proceduresin at least 2 surgical specialties(independently with high physician satisfaction).
- Prepares and conductstechnical performance-oriented training related to specialty service.
- Serves as a preceptor to perioperative personnel rotating through the scrub roles associated with their primary specialty(s) and
- Collaborates with surgeons and proactively addresses case needs when performing duties in either the scrub or second
- In collaboration with the clinical leadership, assists in workflow process improvement activities, contributes to organizational
- Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
- May have limited accessto areasstoring medications.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions:
- When directed by clinicalspecialist, inventories and ordersspecialty instruments, supplies unique to specialty.
- Participatesin the clinical orientation of SPD staff, serving as a role model and technical resource.
- Dependable and reliable in performance of Surgical Tech I and II duties.
- Performs all tasks in a manner that is cost effective participates in departmental performance improvement activities, meets
effectiveness, and demonstrates career growth and development.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of:
- Surgical Technology training program; or
- Orlando Health training program
Licensure/Certification:
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
Experience:
Four(4) yearsurgical tech experience. (CST and two (2) years ofsurgical tech experience may substitute for the required experience
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in OR tech jobs across Alabama.
- Active CST certification through NBSTSA or equivalent credential recognized in Alabama
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program approved by CAAHEP or ABHES
- Minimum one year of scrubbing experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center
- Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, general, or cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at hire
- Ability to be on call and rotate to evening or weekend shifts as scheduled
OR Tech Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a or tech in Alabama?
You become an or tech in Alabama by completing a surgical technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, then earning the Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Alabama does not issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, but most hospitals and surgery centers require the CST credential as a condition of hire. Associate degree programs at community colleges and technical institutes across Alabama provide the clinical hours needed to sit for the exam.
Which companies hire or techs in Alabama?
Employers hiring or techs in Alabama right now include Target, Baptist Health, and Resa Power, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's largest health systems, including academic medical centers in Birmingham and regional hospitals in Huntsville and Mobile, tend to post the most consistent volume of OR tech openings in the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most or tech jobs?
The Alabama cities with the most or tech openings are Huntsville, Homewood, and Birmingham. Birmingham leads because UAB Medicine and several large regional hospital systems are headquartered there, while Huntsville's growth in healthcare infrastructure and Mobile's anchor medical centers drive demand in those markets.
How can I get hired as a or tech in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program at an Alabama community college, which includes a clinical practicum that often leads directly to a job offer. UAB Medicine, DCH Health System, and Huntsville Hospital Health System all hire new graduates into entry-level scrub tech roles and offer structured orientation programs. Candidates coming from central sterile processing or surgical nursing assistant positions have a strong lateral path, and holding a current CST credential before applying gives new graduates a clear edge over unlicensed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to or tech jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to or tech jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty practices across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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