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MUSC Health · 4 months ago

Certified Surgical Tech Operating Room CDT-3

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Certified Surgical Tech II to join their operating room team. The role involves preparing sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, performing patient care duties, and collaborating with healthcare professionals during surgeries.

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Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Tech II 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, 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

Certified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life SupportSurgical technology educationCritical thinkingPatient careProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST), or Certifications from The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 if not certified

Basic Life Support certification required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

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

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

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions)

Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions)

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