Surgical Technologist at MUSC Orangeburg, South Carolina

Surgical Technologist

The surgical technologist prepares surgical set-up for procedures; observes and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure; functions within a sterile field; functions as a surgical assistant. Our facility boasts nine fully equipped operating rooms, designed to accommodate a diverse range of medical specialties. Among these, two are dedicated to da Vinci XI robotic surgeries, providing cutting-edge technology for minimally invasive procedures with unparalleled precision. Additionally, we are equipped with the Mako orthopedic robot, specifically designed for total joint surgeries, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in hip and knee replacements. Our facility supports a wide variety of surgical specialties, including ENT, Gynecology (GYN), Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cystoscopy (Cysto), and Podiatry. For patients requiring advanced vascular interventions, we also feature a dedicated Endovascular Surgery Suite, equipped with specialized imaging and tools for complex, minimally invasive procedures.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hr. (5x8 hrs. or 4x10 hrs.) Will consider 36 Hr. (3x12) also Call Shift: This position does have call requirements and is subject to staffing needs.

Job Summary: Prepares surgical set-up for procedures; observes and anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure; functions within a sterile field; Functions as a surgical assistant.

Work Environment: Works primarily in a clinical setting. May be exposed to infectious, contagious, or blood-borne diseases. May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste. May be exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment. May be subject to burns and cuts. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements including accidents, injuries and illness.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Financial Responsibilities: None.

Essential Functions:

• Drapes patients for surgical procedures and assist the surgical team during operative procedure.
• Cleans and prepared rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning.
• Maintains and cares for equipment supplies.
• Documents maintenance and repairs and troubleshoot equipment needs when necessary.
• Performs assisting duties within the scope of a practicing CST Level II.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand for periods up to twelve hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift 50 pounds 50% of the time and up to 100 pounds 50% of the time in order to move anesthetized patients; must possess the fine manual dexterity skills to assist with operative procedures; and close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen move up/down or left/right), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet away) and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus).

Mental Requirements: Must possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical, or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must possess the ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using numbers and units of money. Listeners can understand verbal communication. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions.

Population Served: This position primarily interacts with all age groups, genders and ethnicities and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, cultural and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.

Additional Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 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.