Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Operating Room PRN

Company: MUSC
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryThe primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and the assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type---PRNCost CenterCC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-23Scheduled Weekly Hours12Work ShiftRotating (United States of America)Job DescriptionThe primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and the assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May be cross trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (ex: OR housekeeping chores, Central Sterile processing, transporting as requested by charge personnel.Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries. Sterilizing equipment and instruments. Stocking adequate supplies for surgery. Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Providing support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies. Tracking surgical supplies. Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures. Working well with surgeons, surgical assistant, nurses and general surgical team. Helping provide great patient care.
-Experience: Strong understanding of surgical technology and surgical procedure.
Knowledge of medical terminology. Passionate about patient care.PRN Status Clause:This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 1 full shift bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.Additional Job DescriptionEducation: Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.
Licenses/Certifications: Surgical Technologist Certification required after 2008
Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA)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. 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:

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