CST First Assist (CSTFA) MUSC Florence Main Operating Room - FT

MUSC; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Benefits

State Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) in Florence, South Carolina seeks a Surgical Technologist First Assist to support the surgical team. Under physician supervision, you will ensure patient safety, manage sterile fields, assist with exposure, hemostasis and closure, and coordinate with the circulator, nurse manager, surgeon and anesthesia to enable a safe operation.

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program is required, along with CPR certification and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program.
• Current CPR certification; Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patient, instrumentation, supplies and equipment during the surgical procedure.
• Ensures effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, patient, surgeon and anesthesia; maintains sterile field integrity and assists in exposure, hemostasis and closure.

Education

Surgical Technology First Assist Program

Job description

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-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure. Additionally, assumes responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia in other hospital departments. Responsible for integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field. Assists in the care of sterile supplies and equipment. Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation. Performs additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager.

Responsible for compliance to hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations, as well as those of regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Schedule

40 hours per week

Benefit Highlights

• State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan
• Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals
• Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family
• Onsite Pharmacy
• Education Assistance

Additional Job Description

Education

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program

Licensures/Certifications

Current CPR certification; Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required.

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