Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Ortho OR Richland, FT Day

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist in patient care before, during, and after surgeries. This entry-level position involves supporting surgical teams and maintaining patient safety and sterilization standards. Ideal candidates will have a Surgical Technology background and a commitment to continuous education.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or training.
• Maintains surgical technology certification.
• Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies.
• Assists surgical team during procedures; maintains correct count.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technology program

Surgical Technologist training in U.S. Armed Forces

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Ortho OR Richland, FT Day

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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.

Bonus

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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

• Surgical Technologist Certification with NBSTSA; or
• will accept NCCT certification IF employed as a surgical tech in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008 or has completed a surgical tech military training program.
• Maintains surgical technology certification
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually
  
  

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106160 Operating Room

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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