Certified Surgical Tech I or II - Main Operating Room

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus with 2-year commitment

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic operating room team. This role involves preparing sterile supplies and equipment, assisting in direct patient care, and maintaining adherence to best practices. A high school diploma, accreditation from a surgical technology program, and OR experience are required. A generous sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered for external candidates with a two-year commitment.

The position requires the ability to perform various physical tasks and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or military program required.
• Two years’ work experience within an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist in direct patient care with adherence to procedural guidelines.
• Follow established guides in the preparation of surgical supplies.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Main Operating Room is within a level-one, academic trauma center. There are 21 operating room suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU‑GYN, Robotics and Burns. The nursing teams consists of 75% registered nurses and 25% certified surgical technologists. RN’s are trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures. The Main OR is a busy and dynamic nurse‑driven, Magnet‑designated department that provides cutting‑edge technology to the citizens of South Carolina.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000567 CHS – OR – Main (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health‑26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Job Description

Hours per week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3–12 hour shifts; multiple shifts available. Rotating weekends, holidays, and call.

*Up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus available for external candidates with 2‑year commitment. Must have at least 1 year of OR experience.

Job Summary/Purpose:

CST I – Under general supervision, the surgical technologist I 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 service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

CST II – 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.

Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting 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 CVOR criteria.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 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.

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/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) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (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) (Selected Positions) *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)

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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