Surgical Technologist II

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech II to support surgical procedures within an academic health center. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining sterile fields, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring accurate instrument and suture handling.

The position emphasizes adherence to OR protocols, accurate counts, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, residents, and students to promote patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Tech with sterile processing and intraoperative support skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with OR protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique and ensure safe setup for surgical cases.
• Assist during procedures by preparing instruments/equipment and responding to intraoperative needs.
• Verify and complete instrument, sponge, and other required counts.
• Support patient care by working closely with surgeons, nurses, residents, and students.
• Help orient learners to OR protocols and promote adherence to established safety practices.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives.
• Maintain and organize OR equipment to support efficient, compliant care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative support

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety standards

Job description

Certified Surgical Tech II provides essential support for surgical procedures in an academic health center. The role prepares and maintains sterile fields, anticipates surgeon needs, and ensures accurate instrument and suture handling, including proper counts.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain sterile technique and ensure safe setup for surgical cases
• Assist during procedures by preparing instruments/equipment and responding to intraoperative needs
• Verify and complete instrument, sponge, and other required counts
• Support patient care by working closely with surgeons, nurses, residents, and students
• Help orient learners to OR protocols and promote adherence to established safety practices
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives
• Maintain and organize OR equipment to support efficient, compliant care

Qualifications/Skills:

Certified Surgical Tech with strong sterile processing and intraoperative support skills, excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, teamwork, and familiarity with OR protocols and safety standards.