Certified Surgical Tech I or II - Rutledge Tower OR

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-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Hours per week: 40 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 CST I- High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program. CST II- 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, Certifications, Registrations: 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 Physical Requirements Must perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Must perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Must perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Must climb stairs. (Infrequent) Must work indoors. (Continuous) Must work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Must work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Must work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Must perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Must bend at the waist. (Continuous) Must twist at the waist. (Frequent) Must squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Must perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Must perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Must perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Must perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Must reach overhead. (Frequent) Must perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Must fully use both legs. (Continuous) Must use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Must reach in all directions. (Continuous) Must lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Must lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Must lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Must exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Must maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Must see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Must match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Must determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Must maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Must perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Must deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Must work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Must work overtime as required. (Frequent) Must work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Must maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) Must maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) Must be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) 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. 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