Certified Surgical Technologist II - SJCH Peds OR

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d

About The Position

The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a pediatric level-one, academic trauma center. There are eight OR suites on level 3 and two minor ORs on level 2 which cover all pediatric surgical specialties including: Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Dental, General Surgery, and Pediatric hearts. The nursing teams consists of 75% Registered Nurses and 25% Certified Surgical Technologist. RN’s are trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures. The SJCH OR is a busy and dynamic nurse driven, Magnet designated department that provides cutting-edge technology to the children of SC. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000570 CHS - OR / Procedure - 2 & 3 (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days. 1030a-9p. Rotating call and holidays Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment. Must have at least 1 year of CST experience. Job Summary/Purpose: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and 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

• High School Diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required.
• Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST).
• A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card required.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures
• Performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care
• Functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team
• Demonstrates knowledge and 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED