Surgical Tech Student - OR Prep & Sterile Tech

Union General Hospital; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA seeks a Surgical Tech Student for full-time or PRN support in the OR. This role assists in preparing rooms, instruments, sutures, and supplies, and works under the OR Manager and Circulating Nurse to maintain sterile technique.

Responsibilities include setting up instruments, sterilizing equipment, preparing patients, passing instruments during procedures, and counting supplies before and after operations, ensuring overall sterile environment throughout

Responsibilities

• Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure
• Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery
• Preparing the patient for surgery
• Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
• Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
• Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation
• Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery

Job description

Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA seeks a Surgical Tech Student for full-time or PRN support in the OR. This role assists in preparing rooms, instruments, sutures, and supplies, and works under the OR Manager and Circulating Nurse to maintain sterile technique.

Responsibilities include setting up instruments, sterilizing equipment, preparing patients, passing instruments during procedures, and counting supplies before and after operations, ensuring overall sterile environment throughout