Certified Surgical Tech (CST) II - ART Operating Room

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist II to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room team. This role involves preparing sterile supplies and assisting in surgical procedures while ensuring excellent patient care and safety.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an operating room setting, be CST credentialed, and hold a current BLS certification. The position offers a $10k Sign-On Bonus for those with a year of experience and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ work experience in an operating room setting.
• CST credentialed by the National Board of Surgical Technology.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for CVOR procedures.
• Function as a member of the Cardiovascular Operating Room team.
• Adhere to established procedural guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Independently function as a member of the Cardiovascular Operating Room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in CVOR surgical procedures, perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and adhere to established procedural guidelines.

Minimum Training and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or a surgical technology military program.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting.
• Demonstrated higher level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and have met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR criteria.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• CST credentialed 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.

Schedule

36 hours per week. 3–12 hour shifts, 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m. with call. $10k Sign‑On Bonus for CSTs with 1 year of experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking (continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent). Ability to work indoors (continuous). Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent).
• Work from elevated areas (frequent). Work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent). Perform kneeling positions (infrequent).
• Flexibility to bend and twist at the waist (continuous, frequent).
• Perform squatting and "pinching" operations, fine manipulation, repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous).
• Use both legs and lower extremities for balance and coordination (continuous, frequent).
• Reach in all directions and overhead (continuous, frequent).
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent). Lift/lower 50 lbs. from/to floor within 36 inches (infrequent). Lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent). Exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent).
• Maintain vision (20/40 corrected) and peripheral vision (continuous). Hear acuity (continuous). Tactile sensory functions (continuous). Olfactory function (continuous) (selective).
• Work rotating shifts, overtime as required, latex safe environment, respirator use (continuous) (selective).
• Deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous).

Equal Opportunity 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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