Certified Surgical Technologist II - SJCH Peds OR

Overview

The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a pediatric level‑one, academic trauma center. There are eight OR suites on level 3 and two minor ORs on level 2, covering all pediatric surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU‑GYN, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Dental, General Surgery and Pediatric hearts. The nursing teams consist of 75 % Registered Nurses and 25 % Certified Surgical Technologists. RN’s are trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures. The SJCH OR is a busy and dynamic nurse‑driven, Magnet‑designated department that provides cutting‑edge technology to the children of SC.

Hours

Hours per week: 40. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days, 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., rotating call and holidays.

Sign-on Bonus

• Up to $10,000 sign‑on bonus available for external candidates with a 2‑year commitment. Must have at least 1 year of CST experience.

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 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.
• 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.
• Expect the CST II to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviors consistent with competent practice. Competency develops when candidates utilize higher level critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, 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 peers to assess the needs of the patient and surgeon during the surgical procedure.
• 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.
• Remain at a competent level indefinitely throughout their career.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC‑ST).
• Current CPR card required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card required.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, working in confined/cramped spaces, performing from kneeling positions, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, pinching operations, gross motor activities, firm grasping, fine manipulation, reaching overhead, repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders, using both legs, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs from/to floor from/to 36 in unassisted, lifting from 36″ to overhead 25 lbs, exerting up to 50 lbs of force.
• Examples include: transferring a 100‑lb. patient that cannot assist requires 50 lbs of force; for every additional 100 lbs, assistance from another healthcare worker is required; 20 lbs of force needed to push a 400‑lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet; 25 lbs of force required to push a stretcher with one hand.
• Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• See and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance; match or discriminate between colors; determine distance/relationship between objects; good peripheral vision.
• Maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Work rotating shifts, overtime as required, in a latex‑safe environment, maintain tactile sensory functions; selected positions may require good olfactory sensory function, respirator use.

Equal Opportunity & E‑Verify 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. The Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.