Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech — Impactful Cardiac Care

Roper St. Francis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, SC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team by preparing sterile instruments and maintaining the sterile field throughout operative procedures.

You will assemble supplies, perform surgical counts, assist with draping, and help with specimen collection while adhering to patient rights and safety standards. A C/ST or NBSTSA/NCCT certification and BLS are required, with opportunities for ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Certification by CST, NBSTSA or TS-C (TS-C not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati)
• NBSTSA certification required if employed in South Carolina; NBSTSA or NCCT accepted if certified prior to 2008
• BLS Basic Life Support required at hire for RSFH locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH

Responsibilities

• Functions as the scrub person and assists during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Vocational Certification in Surgical Technology

Military Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, SC is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team by preparing sterile instruments and maintaining the sterile field throughout operative procedures.

You will assemble supplies, perform surgical counts, assist with draping, and help with specimen collection while adhering to patient rights and safety standards. A C/ST or NBSTSA/NCCT certification and BLS are required, with opportunities for ongoing education.