First Assist Certified Surgical Tech - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

19h • Onsite

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

• Hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST).
• Current CPR card (American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card).
• 2-year Associates degree or 4-year Bachelor degree with specialized training in surgical processes, anatomy, instrumentation and/or equipment through an accredited school of Surgical technology or appropriate training program for surgical technology through the United States military or the United States Public Health System.
• Certification Required.
• Two years of operating room technician experience required.
• High School Diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• At least two years of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required.
• Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements is required.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).

Nice To Haves

• Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care.
• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure in collaboration with the surgical team and under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Ensures effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, and anesthesia in other hospital departments.
• Maintains the 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.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree