Certified Surgical Tech (CST) II - ART Operating Room

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10k

Health benefits

Rotating shifts

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC, is searching for a Certified Surgical Technologist II to join their operating room team. This role includes preparing sterile supplies, assisting in surgical procedures, and providing patient care while adhering to established guidelines. The candidate should possess a Level II certification and a minimum of two years of experience in an operating room environment.

The schedule consists of 3-12 hour shifts with weekend responsibilities. Those with certification and experience may be eligible for a $10k sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting.
• Certification Level II as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Provide direct patient care in adherence to procedural guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills for patient care responsibilities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as a 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. The 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.

Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Work Shift: Day (United States of America). Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3‑12 hour shifts, weekend nights 6 p‑6 30 a, no call. Sign‑On Bonus: $10k for CSTs with 1‑year of experience.

Minimum Training and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting.
• Certification Level II, demonstrating a higher level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and meeting Level I Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR criteria.

Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (continuous).
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (continuous).
• Ability to twist at the waist (frequent).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent).
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations (frequent).
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead (frequent).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders (continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (continuous).
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent).
• Ability to reach in all directions (continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift and lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent).
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent).
• Ability to work overtime as required (frequent).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous).
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (continuous) – selected positions.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (continuous) – selected positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The 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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