Surgical Technologist II - Women's Center

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist 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. 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.

Requirements

Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST).
If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008.
New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation.
Less than 6 months experience.
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
High school diploma.
Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
Minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as 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.