Surgical Tech: OR Support & Aseptic Care

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Seneca, SC, seeks a Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist in care of patients before, during and after procedures as part of the surgical team. You’ll perform scrub duties, maintain aseptic technique, and support the RN and surgeons.

This non-management role at Oconee Memorial Hospital’s Operating Room requires a Diploma in Surgical Technology, CST certification, and ongoing 15 hours of ST education annually; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Surgical Technology required.
• ST certification (CST) required; NBSTSA/NCCT accepted if grandfathered.
• Must be certification eligible and complete 15 hours ST education annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures by collecting supplies and instruments per Surgeon Preference Card.
• Prepare OR by opening sterile supplies and setting up table.
• Assist during operative procedures; maintain instrument counts; care for specimens; handle drugs under RN direction.
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures; return unused supplies and instruments.
• Maintain aseptic technique and address breaches.
• Complete annual age-specific accountabilities.
• Complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Office Equipment Knowledge

Fax/Copier

Education

Diploma in Surgical Technology

Tools

Fax/Copier

Job description

Prisma Health in Seneca, SC, seeks a Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist in care of patients before, during and after procedures as part of the surgical team. You’ll perform scrub duties, maintain aseptic technique, and support the RN and surgeons.

This non-management role at Oconee Memorial Hospital’s Operating Room requires a Diploma in Surgical Technology, CST certification, and ongoing 15 hours of ST education annually; no prior experience required.