Certified Surgical Technologist MUSC Florence Main Operating Room - FT

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the main surgery department. You will assist in preparation, examination, and procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and patient-centered care.

A strong emphasis on clinical judgment and teamwork will be essential in this fast-paced surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required; maintains credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/family centered care and support to manage health care.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care.
• Assist with preparation, examination, and procedure; document findings in the medical record.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas. Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.

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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