Certified Surgical Tech II- Downtown

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in 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 development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families. 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. 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.
Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Minimum of two years work experience within an operating room setting required.
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous).
Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous).
Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous).
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous).
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous).
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous).
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous).
Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).