OR Surgical Tech
About The Position
OR Surgical Tech provides patient care by scrubbing surgical cases. Assists with the providers supplies and equipment and performs a variety of non-nursing functions. Duties: Actively participates in Universal Protocol and 'Time-Out' Adheres to principles of asepsis. Maintains a sterile field. Provides appropriate and properly functioning equipment and supplies. Prioritizes room set-up. Counts on all surgical procedures in accordance with policy. Adheres to surgical dress code. Ensures compliance with sterilization processes. Demonstrates care and handling of instruments/equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and departmental policies. Demonstrates care, handling, cleaning, and processing of endoscopes. Performs surgical scrub in accordance of policy and recommended standards. Demonstrates knowledge endoscopic procedures, pacemakers implantation, ortho, urology, GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, plastic, Gen/Surg, and vascular procedures. Demonstrates competency in operating transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen takes, etc.). Adheres to laser safety measures. Adheres to standard precautions. Identifies, transfers and labels all solutions/medications on the surgical field, but does not administer medications Follows, updates surgeon preference card. Mains certification and/or education as mandated by South Carolina law. Completes all Hospital and department assigned education as assigned. Prepares and cuts suture material. Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon. Sponging or suctioning operative site.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of OR Technician course or on the job training for at least one year.
- One year hospital experience preferred.
- ORT certification number required as of January 2008; obtains 15 CEU’s annually.
- CPR certification
- NRP certification
Responsibilities
- Actively participates in Universal Protocol and 'Time-Out'
- Adheres to principles of asepsis.
- Maintains a sterile field.
- Provides appropriate and properly functioning equipment and supplies.
- Prioritizes room set-up.
- Counts on all surgical procedures in accordance with policy.
- Adheres to surgical dress code.
- Ensures compliance with sterilization processes.
- Demonstrates care and handling of instruments/equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and departmental policies.
- Demonstrates care, handling, cleaning, and processing of endoscopes.
- Performs surgical scrub in accordance of policy and recommended standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge endoscopic procedures, pacemakers implantation, ortho, urology, GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, plastic, Gen/Surg, and vascular procedures.
- Demonstrates competency in operating transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen takes, etc.).
- Adheres to laser safety measures.
- Adheres to standard precautions.
- Identifies, transfers and labels all solutions/medications on the surgical field, but does not administer medications
- Follows, updates surgeon preference card.
- Maintains certification and/or education as mandated by South Carolina law.
- Completes all Hospital and department assigned education as assigned.
- Prepares and cuts suture material.
- Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon.
- Sponging or suctioning operative site.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses for select positions
- Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
- Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
