Certified Surgical Tech II - Labor & Delivery

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Competency develops when candidates utilize higher level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should possess advanced relevant surgical skills for area of practice and apply their knowledge to emergency situations as they may arise in the operating room. 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. CST II’s may remain at a competent level indefinitely throughout their career.

Requirements

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.
Must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST).
If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required.
Basic Life Support required.
Must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a 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.

Responsibilities

Follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
Performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care.
Functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team.
Utilizes higher level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Possesses advanced relevant surgical skills for area of practice.
Applies knowledge to emergency situations as they may arise in the operating room.
Uses conscious, abstract reasoning and problem solving in planning collaboration with peers to assess patient and surgeon needs during surgical procedures.
Assists providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries.
Manages supply restocking.
Manages instrument flow.
Provides front desk customer service and engagement.