OR Surgical Tech

Aiken-Regional-Medical-Centers-3; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, seeks an OR Surgical Technician to scrub surgical cases and support providers with supplies and equipment. The role emphasizes adherence to sterile technique, patient safety, and efficient room setup.

Requirements include completion of an OR Technician course or equivalent on-the-job training, with about one year of hospital experience. CPR/NRP certifications and SC-registered ORT are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: OR Technician course or on the job training for at least one year.
• Experience: One year hospital experience preferred.
• Certification/License: ORT certification number required as of January 2008; CPR and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in Universal Protocol and Time-Out.
• Adheres to principles of asepsis.
• Maintains a sterile field.
• Provides appropriate and properly functioning equipment and supplies.
• Prioritizes room set-up.
• Counts on all surgical procedures per policy.
• Adheres to surgical dress code.
• Ensures compliance with sterilization processes.
• Handles instruments/equipment per manufacturer recommendations.
• Cares for endoscopes per policies.
• Performs surgical scrub per policy.
• Knowledge of endoscopic, pacemaker, ortho, urology, GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, Gen/Surg, and vascular procedures.
• Operates transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen tanks).
• Follows laser safety measures.
• Follows standard precautions.
• Identifies, transfers and labels solutions/medications on the field, but does not administer medications.
• Updates surgeon preference card.
• Maintains certification/education as required by SC law.
• Completes hospital and department education as assigned.
• Prepares and cuts suture material.
• Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon.
• Sponges or suctioning operative site.

Job description

Responsibilities

OR Surgical Technician

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 andER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

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

OR Surgical Tech provides patient care by scrubbing surgical cases. Assists with the providers supplies and equipment and performs a variety of non-nursing functions.

Duties:

• Actively participates in Universal Protocol and 'Time-Out'
• Adheres to principles of asepsis.
• Maintains a sterile field.
• Provides appropriate and properly functioning equipment and supplies.
• Prioritizes room set-up.
• 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 manufacturers recommendations and departmental policies.
• Demonstrates care, handling, cleaning, and processing of endoscopes.
• Performs surgical scrub in accordance of policy and recommended standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge endoscopic procedures, pacemakers implantation, ortho, urology, GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, plastic, Gen/Surg, and vascular procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in operating transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen takes, etc.).
• Adheres to laser safety measures.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Identifies, transfers and labels all solutions/medications on the surgical field, but does not administer medications
• Follows, updates surgeon preference card.
• Maintains certification and/or education as mandated by South Carolina law.
• Completes all Hospital and department assigned education as assigned.
• Prepares and cuts suture material.
• Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon.
• Sponging or suctioning operative site.

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.

Any questions regarding this position, feel free to reach out to Victoria Luciano at 803-641-5631 or email at [e-mail] .

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Education: Satisfactory completion of OR Technician course or on the job training for at least one year.

Experience: One year hospital experience preferred.

Certification/License: ORT certification number required as of January 2008; obtains 15 CEU’s annually. CPR certification & NRP certification

EEO Statement

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