Roper St. Francis Healthcare·Summerville, South Carolina
Facilitates invasive procedures by preparing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining the sterile field. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and assists with patient preparation and post-procedure cleaning.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)
As needed. Holiday calls.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) (TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Education: Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
Work Experience: One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
Patient Population: Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 34-66%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 1-33%
Walking 1-33%
Standing 67-100%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills: Ability to Follow Instructions
Able to Work Independently
Infection Control: Knowledge of AORN and AST Recommendations
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Market context
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