Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist assists in the care of patients of all ages before, during, and after surgical procedures. As a member of the surgical team, the technologist performs scrub duties and related functions at a novice to advanced beginner level while completing identified job competencies. The role maintains patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality; complies with legal aspects of patient care and sterilization standards; and follows standards for handling sharps and contaminated instruments. The technologist participates in quality improvement activities and completes required annual hospital education. The position is based in the Operating Room at Greenville Memorial Hospital and works a variable shift. It is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is bonus-eligible; details are available through the employer's linked information.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
CST (Certified Surgical Tech) certification from NBSTSA; alternatively, TS-C (Tech in Surgery) certification from NCCT may be accepted if employed as a surgical tech in South Carolina before January 1, 2008, or after completion of a surgical tech military training program.
Maintain surgical technology certification.
Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory surgical technology education annually.
No previous experience is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to the Surgeon Preference Card.
Prepare the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies, setting up the table, and arranging instruments and supplies according to the type of case.
Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.
Help maintain the correct count of instruments, needles, and sponges.
Identify and care for specimens.
Handle drugs and solutions under the direction of the RN.
Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and terminally clean them at the end of the day.
Return unused supplies, instruments, and extra equipment to proper storage.
Maintain aseptic techniques, monitor for situations that could breach aseptic technique, and take action to correct them.
Model Prisma Health behavior expectations.
Assist with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers as assigned; train and assist with integrating new team members.
Share knowledge, ideas, and expertise to support the team and department.
Complete annual age-specific accountabilities.
Participate in quality improvement activities and complete required annual hospital education.
Perform other duties as assigned.