Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Operating Room PRN

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and the assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May be cross trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (ex: OR housekeeping chores, Central Sterile processing, transporting as requested by charge personnel. Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries. Sterilizing equipment and instruments. Stocking adequate supplies for surgery. Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Providing support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies. Tracking surgical supplies. Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures. Working well with surgeons, surgical assistant, nurses and general surgical team. Helping provide great patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.
Surgical Technologist Certification required after 2008.
Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA).
Strong understanding of surgical technology and surgical procedure.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Must be available to work at least 1 full shift bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about patient care.

Responsibilities

Act as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and assistant circulator for patient procedures.
Prepare sterile operating rooms for surgeries.
Sterilize equipment and instruments.
Stock adequate supplies for surgery.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
Provide support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies.
Track surgical supplies.
Stay up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.
Work collaboratively with surgeons, surgical assistants, nurses, and the general surgical team.
Assist in providing excellent patient care.
May be cross-trained to other duties within the surgery department, such as OR housekeeping, Central Sterile processing, or transporting as requested by charge personnel.