Entry-Level Surgical Tech: Ortho/Neuro OR Support

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in patient care before, during and after procedures as a critical member of the OR team.

No prior experience is required; completion of a Surgical Technology program or US Armed Forces surgical tech training is essential. You will maintain aseptic technique, prepare the OR, assist during operations, manage instrument counts, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Surgical Technology program completion or Surgical Technologist training.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Certification: CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments.
• Prepares the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies and arranging instruments.
• Assists the surgical team during procedures, maintains instrument counts, cares for specimens, and handles drugs under RN direction.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and at day’s end; returns unused supplies to storage.
• Maintains aseptic technique and correct breaches; supports training and onboarding of new staff.
• Completes annual age-specific accountabilities and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Surgical Technology program completion or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces

Job description

Prisma Health in Greenville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in patient care before, during and after procedures as a critical member of the OR team.

No prior experience is required; completion of a Surgical Technology program or US Armed Forces surgical tech training is essential. You will maintain aseptic technique, prepare the OR, assist during operations, manage instrument counts, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement activities.