Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), OR Richland, FT Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic surgical team. In this role, you will assist in the care of patients of all ages during surgical procedures, ensuring safety and compliance with sterilization standards. Your responsibilities will include preparing the operating room, assisting the surgical team, and maintaining aseptic techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start their career in surgical technology, offering the chance to make a real difference in patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming healthcare for the communities it serves.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technology program or military training required.
• No previous experience required; certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating room and maintain aseptic techniques.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Surgical procedures assistance

Instrument handling

Education

Surgical Technology program

Surgical Technologist training in U.S. Armed Forces

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assists in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team on a novice to advanced beginner level completing identified job competencies. Maintains patient safety, privacy and confidentiality. Complies with legal aspects of patient care. Complies with sterilization standards and standards for handling sharps or contaminated instruments. Participates in quality improvement activities and completes hospital required education annually.

Sign-On Bonus

This position is bonus-eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Prepares for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to Surgeon Preference Card.
• Prepares the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies, setting up table, arranging instruments and supplies according to type of case.
• Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, needles and sponges. Identifies and cares for specimens. Handles drugs and solutions under direction of the RN.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and terminally clean at the end of the day. Returns unused supplies and instruments and extra equipment to proper storage.
• Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Takes action to correct.
• Completes annual age specific accountabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Experience - No previous experience required.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of the education requirement only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in S.C. prior to Jan. 1, 2008, OR have completed a ST military training program.
• Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, without surgical tech certification that are grandfathered under South Carolina law are not required to obtain certification but are required to complete 15 hours annually of continuing ST education

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CST - Surgical Technologist Certification with NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted if ST was employed as a ST in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008, or completed a ST military training program.
• Maintains surgical technology certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106160 Operating Room

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