Certified Surgical Technologist (FT New Hospital) - Myrtle Beach

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

McLeod Health in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a new hospital opening soon. The role includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, with responsibilities in the surgical environment and intraoperative support.

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, hold NBSTSA and BLS certifications, and demonstrate flexibility, punctuality, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible, punctual, and willing to learn in the surgical environment.
• Regular attendance per policy expectations.
• Demonstrates sterile technique and patient safety in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Work under a surgeon to facilitate safe procedures and ensure safe OR environment.
• Ensure OR rooms, supplies, and equipment are prepared for procedures.
• Verify sterilization and implant packaging before use.
• Assist with positioning and prepping per department standards.
• Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assist with draping and establishing the sterile field.
• Participate in time-out and patient verification processes.
• Maintain sterile field and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Handle medications on the surgical field under supervision.
• Prepare and care for specimens and pass them as needed.
• Assist with patient positioning and lifting.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and post-case cleaning.
• Follow cleaning per competency validation and decontamination steps.
• Assist with terminal cleaning and restocking between cases.
• Use PPE when handling hazardous substances.

Skills

Flexibility

Punctuality

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position includes a sign on bonus and relocation. Located in the Carolina Forest section of Myrtle Beach! New Hospital Opening Soon!!

Responsibilities:

• Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn in the surgical environment.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Clocking in per policy expectations.
• Work under the supervision and delegator authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
• Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes.
• Follows procedures regarding verification of medical implants.
• Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device.
• Verifies sterilization method – Steam/Sterrad; Inspects package integrity & verifies disposition of chemical indicators; checks instrument tray filters.
• Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon during the operative period.
• Follows procedures as related to medication management on the surgical field. Handles and labels drugs and solutions under supervision.
• Demonstrates competence in the preparation and care of specimens; accurately handles and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Follows Point-of-Use cleaning per competency validation
• Cleans and prepares instruments for decontamination cleaning and terminal sterilization per competency validation.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists with cleaning and preparation of the OR between procedures and after the last case; restocks supplies when necessary; performs periodic cleaning of storage areas and equipment as assigned.
• Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.
• Call team responsibilities – readily available and reports to work promptly when “called in” on call within 30 minutes.
• Participates in one in-service presentation yearly.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Certifications/Education:

• Graduate of accredited surgical technology program
• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• BLS certification