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

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-call pay

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a part-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST II) to support the surgical team on Saturdays and Sundays. The role entails preparing sterile supplies, assisting in the OR, and performing related duties with on-call responsiveness after 7 PM.

Minimum one year of CST experience and current CST credential are required, along with a BLS certification. The position offers on-site work in the General Surgery area with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required.
• At least one year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• CST II should demonstrate competent practice and higher-level critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Perform room duties associated with direct patient care.
• Autonomously support the operating room team and assist with deliveries and instrument flow.
• Maintain competency in diverse surgical skills and adapt to emergencies.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Graduation from an 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.

Compensation and Hours

• Employee: Regular
• Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular
• Cost Center CC003715 COL - General Surgery (DMC)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 24
• 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.
• Pay Grade Health-26
• Pay Rate Type Hourly
• $10,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 Licensure & Certification

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

About MUSC

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. 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 oncolog), 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.