Certified Surgical Technologist I or II - Labor & Delivery

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works as a member of the operating room team in Labor & Delivery. The role prepares sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures and performs room duties involving direct patient care according to established procedural guidelines. The CST provides care and service appropriate to patients’ level of development and considers the needs of their families.

CST I works under general supervision. CST II works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. The Labor & Delivery unit provides vaginal and cesarean deliveries and operative services such as cerclage and tubal ligation. The department has 17 LDRs, 2 operating rooms, 3 PACU beds, and 4 triage rooms, and handles high-risk antepartum conditions and maternal transports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent for CST I.
• Graduation from an accredited school or program of surgical technology, or a surgical technology military program.
• CST I new graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation.
• CST II requires at least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist and must meet CST I criteria.
• Credentialing as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting is required and must be maintained.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including standing, walking, repetitive hand and arm movements, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an operating room setting is preferred for CST I.
• CST II practitioners demonstrate a higher level of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform appropriate operating-room duties involving direct patient care while following established procedural guidelines.
• Function as a member of the operating room team; CST II practitioners function autonomously.
• Provide care and service appropriate to patients’ level of development, considering their families’ needs.
• Maintain required Certified Surgical Technologist and BLS credentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED