Certified Surgical Technician – Operating Room (OR) – Mount Pleasant Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Mount Pleasant, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Sign-On Bonus: $7500 Shift: 11a-9p Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Essential Job Functions • 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. • BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy. • 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. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. 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. Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

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.
• BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree