First Assist Certified Surgical Tech - PRN-1

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUHA) is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team.

Under supervision, you will prepare sterile supplies and equipment, assist with room duties, and support intraoperative care and communication with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Certification as Surgical Technologist required.
• Two years of operating room technician experience required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in surgical technology required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist in maintaining sterile field and instrument handling during operations.
• Communicate effectively with circulator, nurse, surgeon, anesthesia, and other departments.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology degree

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. 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. 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.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003715 COL - General Surgery (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift.

Required License Certification and Registration

Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST). A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card required.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

2-year Associates degree or 4-year Bachelor degree with specialized training in surgical processes, anatomy, instrumentation and/or equipment through an accredited school of Surgical technology or appropriate training program for surgical technology through the United States military or the United States Public Health System. Certification Required. Two years of operating room technician experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

High School Diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program. At least two years of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required. Completion of all CST III career ladder requirements is required.

Why you will enjoy your career

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

About us

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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