Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive pay

Paid Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR team as scrub person, surgeon assistant, and circulator for diverse patient procedures under RN supervision. The role may involve cross-training within the surgery department to cover duties as needed.

Eligibility includes graduation from a Technical College with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula and Surgical Technologist Certification with BLS per AHA requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.
• Surgical Technologist Certification required after 2008; Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Responsibilities

• The primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and assistant circulator for all patient procedures within the OR under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• May be cross-trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care.

Education

Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Our innovative and growing Medical Center is looking to build a stronger community through the healthcare we are providing our community. Are you that person who could help us grow?

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

The primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May be cross-trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (ex: OR housekeeping chores, Central Sterile processing, transporting as requested by charge personnel.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula

Licenses/Certifications: Surgical Technologist Certification required after 2008 Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) required

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

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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