Certified Surgical Tech II - OR

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 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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003772 COL - General Surgery (NMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Hours per Week 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift Fair Labor Standards Act Status Hourly Job Summary Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Tech I 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. Required Certifications Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January1,2008 is required. New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation. 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) Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent) Example: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. Example: 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. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous) 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr