MUSC
Certified Surgical Tech I or II - Rutledge Tower OR
MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29406
Job Description Summary
Rutledge Tower Operating Room has 9 OR suites for both adult outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures and provides service to a multitude of specialties to include ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine, Colorectal, and Minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Rutledge Tower OR is open Monday through Friday until 5:00pm and is closed on weekends and major holidays. Nurses in the OR are trained to both circulate and scrub for several specialties. Rutledge Tower OR is an innovative, nurse-driven magnet facility designed to provide excellence in nursing care.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000564 CHS - OR - Ambulatory (RT)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-25
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description Hours per week:
40
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Monday-Friday. 4-10 hour shifts. No nights, weekends, or major holidays. Only the eye team takes call.
*Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment. Must have at least 1 year of OR experience.
Job Summary/Purpose :
CST I - Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist I functions as a 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 service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.
CST II - 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.
Minimum Training and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting 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 CVOR criteria.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
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.
Additional Job Description ) 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. xsgimln 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:
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000564 CHS - OR - Ambulatory (RT)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-25
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Job Description Hours per week:
40
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
Monday-Friday. 4-10 hour shifts. No nights, weekends, or major holidays. Only the eye team takes call.
*Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment. Must have at least 1 year of OR experience.
Job Summary/Purpose :
CST I - Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist I functions as a 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 service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.
CST II - 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.
Minimum Training and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting 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 CVOR criteria.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
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.
Additional Job Description ) 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. xsgimln 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: