Surgical Technologist II-Weekend Baylor - 7a-7p-1

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

14d•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. 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. Competent CST II’s use conscious, abstract reasoning and problem solving in planning collaboration with their peers to assess the needs of the patient and surgeon during the surgical procedure. Competent CST II’s practice autonomously in assisting with other duties such as assisting providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries, supply restocking, instrument flow, front desk customer service and engagement. Competent CST II’s are essential to the organization because of their efficiency, ability to set priorities and confidence in managing most situations within their clinical specialty. CST II’s may remain at a competent level indefinitely throughout their career.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required.
Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained.
Current CPR card required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card required.

Nice To Haves

The CST II is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviors consistent with competent practice.
Competency develops when candidates utilize higher level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
They should possess advanced relevant surgical skills for area of practice and apply their knowledge to emergency situations as they may arise in the operating room.
Competent CST II’s use conscious, abstract reasoning and problem solving in planning collaboration with their peers to assess the needs of the patient and surgeon during the surgical procedure.
Competent CST II’s practice autonomously in assisting with other duties such as assisting providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries, supply restocking, instrument flow, front desk customer service and engagement.
Competent CST II’s are essential to the organization because of their efficiency, ability to set priorities and confidence in managing most situations within their clinical specialty.
CST II’s may remain at a competent level indefinitely throughout their career.

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 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.
Utilizes higher level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Possesses advanced relevant surgical skills for area of practice and applies knowledge to emergency situations.
Uses conscious, abstract reasoning and problem solving in planning collaboration with peers to assess patient and surgeon needs during surgical procedures.
Assists with vaginal deliveries.
Assists with supply restocking.
Assists with instrument flow.
Provides front desk customer service and engagement.