First Assist Certified Surgical Tech - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

80d

About The Position

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. In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure. Additionally, assumes responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia in other hospital departments. Responsible for integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field. Assists in the care of sterile supplies and equipment. Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation. Performs additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
• Current CPR card required (AHA BLS or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer).
• 2-year Associates degree or 4-year Bachelor degree with specialized training in surgical processes.
• Two years of operating room technician experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Perform room duties involved with direct patient care.
• Function autonomously as a member of the operating room team.
• Provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and assume responsibility for patient care and safety.
• Ensure effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, patient, surgeon, and anesthesia.
• Maintain integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field.
• Assist in the care of sterile supplies and equipment.
• Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees