Certified Surgical Tech III Lead - Women's Center

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist III 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 at the advanced level. The Certified Surgical Technologist III demonstrates advanced knowledge and critical thinking 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

• Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (or evidence of continuous employment in SC as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008).
• New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.
• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• At least two years of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required.
• Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care.
• Adhere to established procedural guidelines at the advanced level.
• Provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients.
• Consider the needs of patients’ families.

What This Job Offers

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