Certified Surgical Technologist (FT Sign On Bonus) - Seacoast

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

McLeod Health in Little River, SC is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support sterile processing and operating room readiness. The role involves assisting surgeons, maintaining a sterile field, and ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared and available.

Candidates with 0–3 years experience, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, NBSTSA certification, and BLS are encouraged to apply. This on-site position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Assist surgeons under supervision to ensure safe, efficient procedures and patient safety.
• Maintain sterile field and prepare OR rooms, supplies and equipment.
• Verify implants and ensure proper sterilization of instruments and packaging.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping and initial instrument counts.
• Support medication handling on the surgical field and specimen handling.
• Help with cleaning, decontamination and terminal sterilization between cases.

Formazione

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Position comes with a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. Located minutes from beautiful Myrtle Beach!!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years experience

Certifications / Education

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

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McClod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

We are an equal opportunity employer.