Surgical Technician

Location

Prisma Health Orthopedic Surgery Center - Lexington, located at 104 Saluda Pointe Drive, Suite 200 in Lexington, South Carolina. A modern outpatient facility specializing in orthopedic surgery.

Atlas Healthcare Partners provided pay range:

$25.50/hr - $35.10/hr

Up to a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Full-Time

Hourly

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. The technologist scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during the surgical procedure.

• 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.

NOTE:

The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

• 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.

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or 2 years of operating room experience.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care