Surgical Technologist II - Labor and Delivery

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech II 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 an advanced level 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. The CST III acts as a preceptor in helping others achieve desired competencies, and is actively involved in departmental and/or hospital committees.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) and must be maintained.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Nice To Haves

• The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Functions autonomously as an advanced level 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.
• Acts as a preceptor in helping others achieve desired competencies.
• Is actively involved in departmental and/or hospital committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed