Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) MUSC Black River - FT (Cades, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as a member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position 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

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.
Demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria.
Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) and must be maintained.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
Perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care.
Adhere to established procedural guidelines.
Provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients.
Consider the needs of patients' families.