Surgical Tech Full-time
Union General Health System

SURGICAL TECH STUDENT - Union General Hospital - FT/PRN

Union General Health System Blairsville, GA 30512, US


Job Description:  Surgical Tech Student 

This position is responsible for performing surgical tech/central sterile tech tasks and related tech service duties under the direction of the OR Manager and/or Circulating Nurse.  Duties include, but are not limited to:  preparing OR rooms with instruments, sutures and other supplies and equipment, performs as a scrub tech according to procedure standards, assists in needle, sponge and instrument counts with RN.  Assist with other duties as outlined by the OR Manager and/or Circulating Nurse.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure
  • Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery
  • Preparing the patient for surgery
  • Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
  • Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
  • Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation
  • Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery

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