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MUSC Health · 2 months ago

First Assist Certified Surgical Tech - PRN

Columbia, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

MUSC Health is a healthcare provider that is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to join their surgical team. The role involves preparing sterile supplies and equipment, providing direct patient care, and ensuring communication and safety during surgical procedures.

Health CareHospitalMedical

No H1B

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

In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure

Additionally, assumes responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia in other hospital departments

Responsible for integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field

Assists in the care of sterile supplies and equipment

Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation

Performs additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life Support (BLS)Surgical processes knowledgeOperating room experienceEffective communication

Required

Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST)

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

2-year Associates degree or 4-year Bachelor degree with specialized training in surgical processes, anatomy, instrumentation and/or equipment through an accredited school of Surgical technology or appropriate training program for surgical technology through the United States military or the United States Public Health System

Certification Required

Two years of operating room technician experience required

High School Diploma

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program

At least two years of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required

Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements is required

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees