SURGICAL TECH STUDENT - Union General Hospital - FT/PRN

Union General Hospital • Blairsville, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing surgical tech/central sterile tech tasks and related tech service duties under the direction of the OR Manager and/or Circulating Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing OR rooms with instruments, sutures and other supplies and equipment, performs as a scrub tech according to procedure standards, assists in needle, sponge and instrument counts with RN. Assist with other duties as outlined by the OR Manager and/or Circulating Nurse.

Requirements

• Performing surgical tech/central sterile tech tasks
• Performing related tech service duties
• Preparing OR rooms with instruments, sutures and other supplies and equipment
• Performing as a scrub tech according to procedure standards
• Assisting in needle, sponge and instrument counts with RN

Responsibilities

• Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure
• Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery
• Preparing the patient for surgery
• Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
• Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
• Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation
• Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed