Surgical Technologist Certified - Labor And Delivery - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. The position serves the Labor and Delivery department at Berkeley Hospital and works scheduled 12-hour day or night shifts, with 24 scheduled hours per week.

The technologist supports safe, patient-centered care across neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Responsibilities include preparing for cases, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting the surgical team, and supporting cleaning and readiness of procedure rooms and instruments. The role also participates in education, patient-safety measures, cost-conscious resource use, and staff and student orientation as assigned. On-call availability and flexibility with staffing and scheduling needs are required.

The position requires certification as a surgical technologist and an associate degree, vocational certification, or military certificate in Surgical Technology. One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience is preferred. BLS certification is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA or as a Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) through NCCT; South Carolina-specific certification conditions apply as stated in the posting.
• Associate degree, vocational certification, or military certificate in Surgical Technology.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently; communicate, think critically, anticipate needs, and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control, and AORN and AST recommendations; ability to work with urgency and maintain professionalism and surgical conscience.
• Must meet the physical and safety requirements described, including patient maneuvering, shift work, manual dexterity, and use of universal precautions and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience.
• BLS certification is preferred at hire for BSMH locations, and required before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Function as the scrub person and assist as trained during operative and other invasive procedures, assembling the required supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments, and perform surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintain an organized sterile field and ensure sterility, taking corrective action as needed; assist with sterile draping and provide instruments and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Retrieve, collect, and correctly label specimens.
• Report implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Prepare each case and adapt to special instrument, supply, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patients’ rights and responsibilities and understanding of advance directives.
• Assist with CPR as needed.
• Assist with pre- and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of BSMH policy.
• Participate in ongoing education and competency verification, patient-safety measures, and cost-conscious resource use; offer performance-improvement initiatives.
• Be available for scheduled on-call duty within departmental time frames.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepare and perform surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated, and insert urinary catheters as required.
• Adapt to unit or area staffing and scheduling needs and maintain grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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