MUSC Children's Health · 5 months ago
Certified Surgical Technologist II - SJCH Peds OR
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMUSC Children's Health is a pediatric level-one academic trauma center providing specialized surgical care. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist II who will prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, assist in patient care, and work as part of the operating room team.
Child CareHealth CareHospital
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team
Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families
The CST II is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviors consistent with competent practice
Competent CST II’s use conscious, abstract reasoning and problem solving in planning collaboration with their peers to assess the needs of the patient and surgeon during the surgical procedure
Competent CST II’s practice autonomously in assisting with other duties such as assisting providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries, supply restocking, instrument flow, front desk customer service and engagement
Competent CST II’s are essential to the organization because of their efficiency, ability to set priorities and confidence in managing most situations within their clinical specialty
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program
At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required
Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card required
Ability to perform job functions while standing
Ability to perform job functions while sitting
Ability to perform job functions while walking
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to work indoors
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes
Ability to work from elevated areas
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
Ability to bend at the waist
Ability to twist at the waist
Ability to squat and perform job functions
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
Ability to fully use both legs
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination
Ability to reach in all directions
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance
Ability to match or discriminate between colors
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
Good peripheral vision capabilities
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to work overtime as required
Ability to work in a latex safe environment
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
Preferred
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment
Benefits
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment.
Company
MUSC Children's Health
MUSC Children's Health is an integrated health care system that provides comprehensive and compassionate care to children.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Charleston Business
2025-10-23
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