Surgical Technician Full-Time
About The Position
Prisma Health Orthopedic Surgery Center - Lexington, located at 104 Saluda Pointe Drive, Suite 200 in Lexington, South Carolina, is a modern outpatient facility specializing in orthopedic surgery. Designed with patient comfort, efficiency, and surgical excellence in mind, the center provides a streamlined and compassionate experience for individuals undergoing a wide range of orthopedic procedures. With advanced technology and a dedicated team of specialists, Prisma Health Orthopedic Surgery Center - Lexington brings expert outpatient care closer to home, proudly serving the Lexington community with the high-quality treatment they deserve. POSITION SUMMARY This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- BLS required.
- Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
- The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
- The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
- Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery
- Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
- Ensures that all surgeon preference cards, and pick lists are accurate.
- Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
- May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
- Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
- Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
