Certified Surgical Technologist MUSC Florence Endoscopy Unit - PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist II for the Endoscopy department on a PRN basis. The role requires completing an accredited surgical technology program and holds CST certification, with BLS current, to support the operating room team.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile supplies, assisting with direct patient care, and adhering to procedural guidelines while applying higher-level critical thinking and problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Credentialed as CST by NBSTSA (formerly LCC-ST) and must be maintained.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform room duties involved with direct patient care following guidelines.
• Demonstrate higher level critical thinking and problem solving in a clinical setting.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS Certification

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Accredited surgical technology program or military program

Job description

Job Description Summary Awesome PRN opportunity for an experienced nurse interested in Endoscopy!

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003614 FLO - Endoscopy (FMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines.

This position demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Additional Job Description Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist required.

The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria.

Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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

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