Surgical Support Tech (PRN) - Loris

Job Title

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Assist in safe lifting, turning, positioning, preparing and supporting patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment that is clean and free of clutter and takes appropriate action to correct hazards. Monitors outer core and ensures the area is free of non-essential equipment. Works with nursing staff to locate the necessary equipment needed for procedures. Identifies unsafe conditions and/or recommends preventative measures to appropriate individuals. Demonstrates an understanding of established emergency procedures, infection control practices, and applicable OSHA standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to respond in an emergency situation, such as first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and to assist as a team member during procedures. Work involves inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and maintaining operating room equipment. Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes. Assists with preparation, set up, opening and knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment. Knowledge of and demonstrates proper cleaning practices, cleaning materials, and cleaning techniques to prevent infection and cross contamination between patients. Performs operating room turnover activities and cleaning procedures according to established standards. Knowledge of essential anesthesia equipment and supplies. Prepares anesthesia related equipment and supplies for readiness of all cases including cleaning, setting up and decontamination. Performs anesthesia machine and cart turn over after each case cleaning, replacing and restocking all necessary equipment and supplies prior to each case. Determines inventory supplies & hall PAR levels, drug trays and organizes a neat and orderly access for safe anesthesia delivery. Assists anesthesia providers with regional positioning and other related clinical functions. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies including: compressed gas tanks, maintains gauges, and stocks appropriate Biohazard containers in the perioperative departments, according to census or par level. Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids. Transports non-monitored patients to and from nursing units in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort. Transports blood and specimens to /from the perioperative area and laboratory Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn both the surgical and anesthesia environment. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Qualifications

Past surgical experience is not a must but desirable / Previous experience in a hospital setting BLS Certification High school diploma preferred/Equivalent from an accredited school

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

Job Info

Job Identification 27147 Job Category Technician Posting Date 08/19/2026, 02:22 PM Degree Level High School Diploma/GED Job Schedule Part time Locations 3655 Mitchell St # 690001, Loris, SC, 29569, US (On-site)