Surgical Technologist II-Weekend Baylor - 7a-7p-1

musc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for a part-time role in our surgical unit. You will prepare sterile supplies, maintain equipment, and support the operating room team in direct patient care. The position requires work Saturdays and Sundays, with on-call shifts after 7 p.m.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, and at least one year of CST

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and graduation from accredited surgical technology program.
• Minimum 1 year as a Certified Surgical Tech.
• CST credential from NBSTSA and current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Perform operating room duties and assist with direct patient care.
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and manage instrument flow.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Job Description 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003715 COL - General Surgery (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Job Description

$10,000 sign on bonus

Hours Per Week : 24 hours part-time

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Sat and Sun 7a-7p, on call after 7p. Callback pay if you get called in to work.

Job Description

Description: 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.

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.

FLSA: Hourly

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: High School Diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program. At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required. The CST II is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviors consistent with competent practice. Competency develops when candidates utilize higher level critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should possess advanced relevant surgical skills for area of practice and apply their knowledge to emergency situations as they may arise in the operating room. Competent CST II's use conscious, abstract reasoning and problem solving in planning collaboration with their peers to assess the needs of the patient and surgeon during the surgical procedure. Competent CST II's practice autonomously in assisting with other duties such as assisting providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries, supply restocking, instrument flow, front desk customer service and engagement. Competent CST II's are essential to the organization because of their efficiency, ability to set priorities and confidence in managing most situations within their clinical specialty. CST II's may remain at a competent level indefinitely throughout their career.

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.

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

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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 ba