OR Surgical Tech: Expert Scrub, Growth & Sign-On

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

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.