Certified Surgical Tech (CST) II - ART Vascular OR

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist II independently functions as a member of the Cardiovascular Operating Room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in CVOR surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position 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.

Requirements

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 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 CVOR 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.

Nice To Haves

1-year of experience (for $10k Sign-On Bonus)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Independently functions as member of the Cardiovascular Operating Room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in CVOR surgical procedures.
Performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines.