Surgical Technician - First Assistant- Fort Mill

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.  OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit  https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us 

We are currently searching for a Certified Surgical Technician- First Assistant to work with our Surgeons out of our OrthoCarolina Fort Mill office location. The schedule for this position is Thursdays (8 hours).

The Certified Surgical Tech is responsible for assisting physicians with operative procedures and patient care in the procedure room.  

Essential Functions: 

• This role works with multiple surgical providers.  

• 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).

• Prefer one year experience in a medical office setting.   

• Orthopedic experience preferred.