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

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Surgical Technologist First Assist to support the surgical team in the operating room. Under physician direction, you will safeguard the sterile field, handle instruments, and assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, and closure during procedures.

You will communicate with the circulator, charge nurse, anesthesia, and other departments to maintain patient safety and workflow.

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

• Assist the surgical team and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and manage instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with circulator, nurse, surgeon, anesthesia and staff.
• Follow hospital policies and assist with intraoperative tasks as directed.

Education

Surgical Technology First Assist Program

Tools

CPR certification

NBSTSA 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-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

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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