Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

54d•Onsite

About The Position

This role facilitates operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The Certified Surgical Technician maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Mission that matters, and we support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

Requirements

Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) (TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Nice To Haves

One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
Assists in CPR as needed.
Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in all patient safety care measures.
Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.