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MUSC Health · 3 months ago

Certified Surgical Tech I or II - West Ashley Campus Ambulatory OR

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading medical institution, and they are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist I or II for their West Ashley Campus Ambulatory OR. The role involves preparing sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, providing direct patient care, and functioning as a vital member of the operating room team.

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Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist I functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines

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

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistSurgical technology programBasic Life Support certificationOperating room experiencePatient careCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

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

A minimum of two years' work experience within an operating room setting

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

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

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