Certified Surgical Technologist MUSC Florence Endoscopy Unit - PRN

musc; Toscana; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist II for the Endoscopy team on a PRN basis. You will assist in sterile setup and direct patient care in the operating room with adherence to guidelines.

The role requires a CST credential, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program (or military program), and BLS certification; strong critical thinking is essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to guidelines.
• Provide care appropriate to the development level of patients and consider family needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Surgical Technology program

Military surgical technology program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Awesome PRN opportunity for an experienced nurse interested in Endoscopy! Eligible to participate in the State Retirement Program.

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: PRN
• Cost Center: CC003614 FLO - Endoscopy (FMC)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-26
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
• Work Shift:

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position 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.

Additional Job Description

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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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