OR Surgical Tech

Responsibilities Actively participates in Universal Protocol and 'Time-Out' Adheres to principles of asepsis. Maintains a sterile field. Provides appropriate and properly functioning equipment and supplies. Prioritizes room set-up. Counts on all surgical procedures in accordance with policy. Adheres to surgical dress code. Ensures compliance with sterilization processes. Demonstrates care and handling of instruments/equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and departmental policies. Demonstrates care, handling, cleaning, and processing of endoscopes. Performs surgical scrub in accordance with policy and recommended standards. Demonstrates knowledge of endoscopic procedures, pacemakers implantation, ortho, urology, GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, plastic, Gen/Surg, and vascular procedures. Demonstrates competency in operating transport equipment (stretchers, beds, oxygen takes, etc.). Adheres to laser safety measures. Adheres to standard precautions. Identifies, transfers and labels all solutions/medications on the surgical field, but does not administer medications Follows, updates surgeon preference card. Maintains certification and/or education as mandated by South Carolina law. Completes all Hospital and department assigned education as assigned. Prepares and cuts suture material. Holds retractors as directed by Surgeon. Sponging or suctioning operative site. Benefit Highlights Sign On Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com Qualifications Education: satisfactory completion of OR Technician course or at least one year of on-job training Experience: one year hospital experience preferred Certification/License: ORT certification required (January 2008 standard), 15 CEU’s annually; CPR certification & NRP certification EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aiken Regional Medical Centers