Medical University of South Carolina
Location
Orangeburg, South Carolina
The surgical technologist prepares the sterile field and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during various surgical procedures. They also assist the surgical team, maintain equipment, and ensure the operating room is properly cleaned and prepared.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited surgical technology program and possess at least one year of work experience. A current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
Summary The surgical technologist prepares surgical set-up for procedures; observes and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure; functions within a sterile field; functions as a surgical assistant. Our facility boasts nine fully equipped operating rooms, designed to accommodate a diverse range of medical specialties. Among these, two are dedicated to da Vinci XI robotic surgeries, providing cutting-edge technology for minimally invasive procedures with unparalleled precision. Additionally, we are equipped with the Mako orthopedic robot, specifically designed for total joint surgeries, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in hip and knee replacements. Our facility supports a wide variety of surgical specialties, including ENT, Gynecology (GYN), Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cystoscopy (Cysto), and Podiatry. For patients requiring advanced vascular interventions, we also feature a dedicated Endovascular Surgery Suite, equipped with specialized imaging and tools for complex, minimally invasive procedures. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hr. (5x8 hrs. or 4x10 hrs.) Will consider 36 Hr.(3x12) also Call Shift: This position does have call requirements and is subject to staffing needs. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004759 ORBG - Operating Room Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hr. (5x8 hrs. or 4x10 hrs.) Will consider 36 Hr.(3x12) also Call Shift: This position does have call requirements and is subject to staffing needs. Job Summary Prepares surgical set-up for procedures; observes and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure; functions within a sterile field; Functions as a surgical assistant. Work Environment: Works primarily in a clinical setting. May be exposed to infectious, contagious, or blood-borne diseases. May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste. May be exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. May be subject to burns and cuts. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements including accidents, injuries and illness. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Financial Responsibilities: None. Essential Functions: Drapes patients for surgical procedures and assist the surgical team during operative procedure. Cleans and prepared rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Maintains and cares for equipment supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs and troubleshoot equipment needs when necessary. Performs assisting duties within the scope of a practicing CST Level II. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand for periods up to twelve hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift 50 pounds 50% of the time and up to 100 pounds 50% of the time in order to move anesthetized patients; must possess the fine manual dexterity skills to assist with operative procedures; and close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen move up/down or left/right), dept perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet away) and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus). Mental Requirements: Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical, or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must possess the ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using numbers and units of money. Listeners can understand verbal communication. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions. Population Served: This position primarily interacts with all age groups, genders and ethnicities and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, cultural and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Additional
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required. The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria. Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.
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