OR Surgical Tech

Overview

OR Surgical Technician –
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility serving the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. The facility has been recognized as a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for treatment of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, and coronary artery disease. Additional services include behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services (Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

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OR Surgical Technician provides patient care by scrubbing surgical cases. Assists with provider supplies and equipment and performs a variety of non-nursing functions.

• 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 manufacturers 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 tanks, 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 and updates surgeon preference card
• Maintains certification and/or education as mandated by state law
• Completes all hospital and department education as assigned
• Prepares and cuts suture material
• Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon
• Sponges or suctions the operative site

• 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:

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Position Requirements:

Education: Satisfactory completion of OR Technician course or on-the-job training for at least one year

Experience: One year hospital experience preferred

Certification/License: ORT certification required as of January 2008; maintains 15 CEUs annually. CPR certification and NRP certification

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