Certified Surgical Tech II - West Ashley Campus Ambulatory OR

Medical University of South Carolina • Ashley, WV

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The West Campus OR is part of the West Ashley Ambulatory Surgery Facility, which is expanding to include 5 OR suites, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, a Vascular Interventional suite (VIR), and an outpatient Cath./EP Lab by January 2026. This position is for the OR, focusing on Orthopedic/Total Joints/Sports Medicine/Spine cases. The patient population is primarily adult, with some procedures on teenage athletes. RNs hired into the OR are trained to both scrub and circulate. All surgery is performed on an outpatient basis between 7 am and 5 pm, with no weekends or holidays. The facility is part of the MUSC Magnet designation and is Joint Commission Accredited in surgery, with advanced certification in Shoulder/Hip/Knee Total Joints. West Campus has also been recognized by AORN as a Center of Excellence in surgical safety for smoke evacuation. Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, adhering to established procedural guidelines. This position demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the developmental level of patients, considering 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care.
• Function autonomously as a member of the operating room team.
• Demonstrate 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED