Certified Surgical Tech - Precise OR Support & Care

Prisma Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville, SC seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in care before, during, and after surgical procedures as part of the scrub team. Novice to advanced beginner level candidates complete identified competencies while upholding safety and confidentiality standards.

The role involves preparing ORs, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with instrument counts, handling specimens and medications under RN direction, and supporting team training and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education - Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Experience - No previous experience required.
• In lieu of the education requirement only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in South Carolina prior to Jan. 1, 2008, OR have completed a ST military training program.
• Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, without surgical tech certification that are grandfathered under state law are not required to obtain certification but are required to complete 15 hours annually of continuing ST education

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to Surgeon Preference Card.
• Prepares the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies, setting up table, arranging instruments and supplies according to type of case.
• Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, needles and sponges. Identifies and cares for specimens. Handles drugs and solutions under direction of the RN.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and terminally clean at the end of the day. Returns unused supplies and instruments and extra equipment to proper storage.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.
• Completes annual age specific accountabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ST education hours

No prior experience

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Technology program

Surgical Tech in US Armed Forces

Job description

Prisma Health in Greenville, SC seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in care before, during, and after surgical procedures as part of the scrub team. Novice to advanced beginner level candidates complete identified competencies while upholding safety and confidentiality standards.

The role involves preparing ORs, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with instrument counts, handling specimens and medications under RN direction, and supporting team training and quality initiatives.