Certified Surgical Technologist MUSC Florence Main Operating Room - FT

Medical University of South Carolina•Florence, AL

About The Position

Provides patient- and family-centered care, acting as a partner and adviser to help patients and families manage their health care while respecting their culture, values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, including for patients with complex or potentially life-threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving within the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation, examinations, and procedures. This includes interviewing and screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaints, documenting records, and taking vital signs. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities, documenting findings relevant to patients’ health status or plan of care accurately and consistently under approved policies and procedures. Prioritizes and documents assigned incoming patient calls about medications and medical conditions, reviewing them with a provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and other supply areas, and documents all delivered patient care in the medical record according to medical center policy. The Level II practitioner demonstrates higher-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program.
At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Credentialing as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST), maintained throughout employment.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
For Level II, meet Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria and demonstrate higher-level critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide patient- and family-centered care while respecting patients’ and families’ culture, values, needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
Apply critical reasoning, clinical judgment, and critical thinking to support appropriate care and clinical problem-solving within the scope of practice and individual competency and experience.
Assist medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures.
Interview and screen patients to obtain personal data and chief complaints, document records, and take vital signs.
Perform telephone and in-person screenings.
Record and report patient-care information, documenting findings relevant to health status or the plan of care accurately and consistently under approved policies and procedures.
Prioritize and document assigned incoming patient calls about medications and medical conditions, and review them with providers as needed for orders or changes.
Clean and stock examination rooms and other supply areas.
Document all patient care delivered in the medical record according to medical center policy.