Surgical Technologist

Job Description Summary 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. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Cost Center CC004759 ORBG - Operating Room Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description 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 assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Maintains and cares for equipment supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs and troubleshoots 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. To perform the essential functions, 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 to move anesthetized patients; must possess fine manual dexterity skills to assist with operative procedures; and have close vision (clear at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area moving up/down or left/right), depth perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances), distance vision (clear at 20 feet away), and ability to adjust focus (ability 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 and families, other employees and medical staff. Must possess the ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) using numbers and units of money. Listeners can understand verbal communication. Ability to define problems, collect 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 persons in the assigned work area. 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 LevelII practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and has met the LevelI 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. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr