Certified Surgical Technologist

Tidelands Health Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, US

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) participates in planning and implementing patient care under the supervision of the Circulating Registered Nurse and based on the Nursing Process. The CST assists the surgeon during operative procedures, ensures the operating suite is adequately prepared for the procedure, monitors PAR levels of supplies and equipment, and participates in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.

What you will do

Checks Genesis container to ensure filter and cover are properly seeded.
Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability.
Assists the Circulator in proper positioning of the patient.
Followed preference card in opening/ have-in-room supplies. Participate in preference card updates
Demonstrated proper scrub/sterile techniques.
Appropriately notify the Circulator regarding a break in sterilization or aseptic
Ensures case cart is complete; checks supplies; pulls instruments as appropriate for the procedure.
Restocks room and returns supplies appropriately following procedure.
Demonstrates competence in proper handling, labeling, transporting and logging of specimens.

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree with a certification from an accredited Surgical Technician educational program Required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 15 hours CEU’s annually (regardless if employed or not with TH throughout the entire calendar year) Required

Skills and Abilities

Works with patients, families and other health care providers.
Knowledge in labeling medications/solutions in the sterile field.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting from an accredited Surgical Technician educational program. Become certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology within 90 calendar days from graduation or
Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, marine Corps, Coast Guard or US Public Health Service or
Have evidence that the individual was employed to practice as a Surgical Technician in a South Carolina Healthcare facility or the federal government prior to Jan 1, 2008 (a break in service will not disqualify the individual if employment as a Surgical Technician is documented prior to Jan 1, 2008)
Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required

Physical Demand
Medium Physical Demand
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

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