Medical University of South Carolina·Charleston, South Carolina
The Certified Surgical Technologist prepares sterile supplies and equipment for cardiovascular surgical procedures. They function as an autonomous member of the operating room team providing direct patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.
Job Description: Summary
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.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Hours per week: 36
3-12 hour shifts. 1030a-11p
$10k Sign-On Bonus for CSTs with 1-year of experience.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year work experience within an operating room setting 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.
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