Surgical Technician - First Assistant- Fort Mill

About the role

The Certified Surgical Technician-First Assistant position at OrthoCarolina is available at the OrthoCarolina Fort Mill office. The schedule is Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Follow Provider Protocols and Standing Orders
• Assists with preparation of sterile area and room setup before procedure including the planning of all supplies and instrumentation needed for the case
• Assists the surgeon(s) during operative procedures to include but not limited to, suctioning, utilization of sponges, hold retractors, clamp bleeds, cut sutures, position or repositioning of light and/or cameras, and other non-discerning instruments
• Helps surgical team to maintain patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping and surgical procedures

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Certification from a college or technical school with 3-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent training
• Graduate of an operating tech program
• CSFA issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Prioritize one year experience in a medical office setting
• Orthopedic experience preferred

Skills

• Patient Care
• Sterile Processing
• Sterilization Techniques
• Surgical Assisting
• Surgical Instruments
• Surgical Procedures
• Surgical Techniques
• Wound Care