MUSC Health
Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Tech I 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.
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), or Certifications from The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required.
Basic Life Support required. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); sitting (Continuous); walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); perform "pinching" operations (Frequent); gross motor activities with fingers/hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers/hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers/hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); use lower extremities for balance/coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both eyes (Continuous); see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous); color vision (Continuous); depth perception (Continuous); good peripheral vision (Continuous); maintain hearing acuity with correction (Continuous); gross motor with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous); deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous); work rotating shifts (Frequent); work overtime as required (Frequent); work in a latex safe environment (Continuous); maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous); respiratory qualification for selected positions (Continuous).
Additional Job Description 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), or Certifications from The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required.
Basic Life Support required. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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
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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), or Certifications from The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required.
Basic Life Support required. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); sitting (Continuous); walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); perform "pinching" operations (Frequent); gross motor activities with fingers/hands (Continuous); firm grasping with fingers/hands (Continuous); fine manipulation with fingers/hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); use lower extremities for balance/coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both eyes (Continuous); see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous); color vision (Continuous); depth perception (Continuous); good peripheral vision (Continuous); maintain hearing acuity with correction (Continuous); gross motor with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous); deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous); work rotating shifts (Frequent); work overtime as required (Frequent); work in a latex safe environment (Continuous); maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous); respiratory qualification for selected positions (Continuous).
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Basic Life Support required. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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
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Hospitals and Health Care
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