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Description
Surgical Technologist Cert.
Lexington Medical Center - Columbia, SC
Job Title: Surgical Technologist Cert.
Position: Operating Room Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Sign-On Bonus: up to $20,000
Shift: AM/PM Shift, 0630-1500
Work Type:
Location
Address:
City: Columbia
State: SC
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Performs assigned patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of a designated Registered Nurse.
- Assesses and anticipates needed supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures.
- Prepares operating room according to a particular surgical procedure.
- Exercises proper sterile technique and arranges sterile field in accordance with protocols.
- Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently, charges for, and assures replacement of medical & surgical supplies.
- Checks, restocks, and inventories supplies for surgery and other procedures.
- Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments.
- Assists in performing and documenting equipment, drug, and environmental checks.
- Follows appropriate Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Assists in positioning the patient on the operating table and preparing the operative site.
- Holds retractors, suction, clamps vessels, and applies dressings under the direction of the surgeon.
- Assists in clearing the operating room for the next procedure, including disposal of contaminated linen.
- Participates in counts with the circulating nurse to assure that all counts are correct.
- Collaborates with nursing staff to update patient care plans.
- Precepts new staff and students sharing knowledge of procedures.
- Maintains a working knowledge of emergency protocol in the operating room.
- Responsible for initial decontamination of robotic instrumentation.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques
- Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures
- Ability to work under pressure in a surgical environment
Preferred Skills
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Experience with robotic surgical systems
Requirements
Experience: None
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
License & Certification:
- National Certification through NBSTSA
- CPR Certification
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employee may elect supplemental life insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment.
Facility Details
Name: Lexington Medical Center
Description: Lexington Medical Center is consistently named the best hospital, ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area, and is a teaching hospital with over 8,700 healthcare professionals.
Specialties:
- Cardiovascular Program
- Cancer Center of Excellence
- Occupational Health Center
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Alzheimer’s Care Center
Mission: To provide quality health services that meet the needs of its communities.
Job Info
Discipline:
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Status:
Sourcing
Duration:
Experience:
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
