Certified Surgical Tech III

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

1d • 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. 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program
• a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist
• Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST).
• 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 the surgical procedures
• perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees