Surgical Tech Extern -PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 3,857,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health Chester Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist II for PRN shifts in the operating room. The role involves preparing sterile supplies and equipment and supporting patient care within established procedural guidelines.

Under general supervision, you will function as part of a surgical team, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and adherence to unit workflows. BLS certification is required, and high school or GED is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current student of a Technical College with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform room duties involved with direct patient care per guidelines.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist curricula

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come unlock your potential in healthcare and join our surgical team at MUSC Health Chester Medical Center Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000167 CHE - OR (Operating Room) (CMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description

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

PRN Status Clause

This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 1 full shift bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Education

High School diploma or GED is required. Current student of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA) is required

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Career Opportunities Statement

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.