Certified Surgical Tech, PRN, Operating Room, Clarendon

Manning, SC

TRACKING CODE

9312

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Function

1. Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn in the surgical environment 
2. Work under the supervision and delegator authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
3. Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes. 
4. Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device
5. Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital
6. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary
7. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. 
8. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
9. Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
10. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. 
11. Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics 
12. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. 
13. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. 
14. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room 
15. Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.

Licenses/Certification/Registrations/Education

• Graduate of a program that meets the educational requirements for Surgical Technician 
• BLS certified and completes recertification every 2 years

Work Schedule

• PRN;    Call required  

WORK SCHEDULE

Part time

JOB LOCATION

Manning, SC, United States

POSITION TYPE

Part time