Lead Surgical Tech - Ortho

Universal Health Services; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Lead Certified Surgical Tech – Ortho Services for Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina. The role emphasizes scrub duties, aseptic technique, and instrument management to support orthopedic surgeries and patient safety.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of OR tech experience, CST and BLS/CPR certifications, and will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, safe procedures and excellent care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• 3–5 years of OR Tech experience required; ortho services preferred.
• CST certification is required and must maintain CEUs; BLS & CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orthopedic surgical cases and maintain sterile field.
• Perform scrub duties and instrument handling per policy.
• Maintain equipment, room, and supply readiness; uphold patient safety.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead Certified Surgical Tech – Ortho Services

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Summary : Assist in providing quality care to the orthopedic surgical patients. Responsible for the general maintenance of equipment, room, and supplies under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs scrub duties and assists in maintenance of instruments, equipment, and supplies. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

Duties

• Actively participates in Universal Protocol and 'Time-Out', prior to skin incision
• Adheres to principles of asepsis and displays understand of aseptic technique
• Counts on all surgical procedures in accordance with policy.
• Adheres to surgical dress code.
• Ensures compliance with sterilization processes.
• Demonstrates care and handling of instruments/equipment according to manufacturing recommendations and departmental policies.
• Updates surgeon's preference cards and collaborates with surgical team on ortho services.
• Performs surgical scrub in accordance of policy and recommended standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ortho procedures.
• Keeps abreast of assignments and checks against informed consent
• Demonstrates knowledge of post-procedure process
• Assembles, troubleshoots, and operates various equipment. Competently assemble various devices, selecting correct size for patient
• Participates in correct patient identify, safely position patient, displays general patient safety.
• Prepares for surgical intervention by selecting appropriate supplies and equipment. Opens room, organizes and setup equipment for ortho cases. Ability to drape for procedures, initiate and perform sponge, needle, and instrument count, apply sterile dressing and maintain a sterile environment.
• Understands various sutures material and appropriate plane for use, based on site and surgeon.
• Assist surgeon with hemostasis.
• Working knowledge of infection control.
• Demonstrates competency in operating transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen takes, etc.).
• Adheres to laser safety measures.
• Identifies, transfers and labels all solutions/medications on the surgical field, but does not administer medications
• Maintains certification and/or education as mandated by South Carolina law.
• Completes all Hospital and department assigned education as assigned.
• Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon.
• Sponging or suctioning operative site.
• Collaborates with CSS (SPD) to maintain instruments and specialty trays for cases.
• Oversees surgical technician’s assignments and provides direction and guidance.
• Reviews the surgical schedule and to ensure resources are available for surgical procedures.
• Seeks ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround times, and maintain workflow to improve customer service.
• Identifies and acts on process improvement opportunities.
• Performs and helps oversees preceptorships

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologist.

Work experience requirements

3-5 years of experience as an OR Tech is required. Ortho services preferred.

Required licenses/ certifications/courses

CST certification is required and must maintain CEUs for certification. BLS & CPR certification.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities

Works under the direct supervision of the RN.

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