Certified Surgical Tech II – ART CVOR Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryUnder the supervision of the NurseManager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established proceduralguides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used inthe surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involvedwith direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member ofthe operating room team.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skillsrequired to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level ofdevelopment of patients, with consideration of the needs ofpatients’ families.
• EntityMedical University Hospital Authority(MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type
• -RegularCostCenter

CC000569 CHS

• OR (ART)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPayGradeHealth-25Scheduled Weekly Hours36Work ShiftDay (United Statesof America)Job DescriptionHours per week:
• -36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

• -3-12 hour shifts.

6a-630p. Withcall.

Job Summary/Purpose:

Under general supervision, the CVOR CertifiedSurgical Technologist II independently functions as member of theCardiovascular Operating Room team to prepare sterile supplies andequipment used in CVOR surgical procedures and perform appropriateroom duties involved with direct patient care with adherence toestablished procedural guidelines. This position demonstratesknowledge and skills required to provide care and/or serviceappropriate to the level of development of patients, withconsideration of the needs of patients’ families.

Minimum Training and Education:

• High school diploma orequivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologyprogram or surgical technology military program and a minimum oftwo years’ work experience within an operating room settingrequired.
• The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher levelof critical thinking and problem-solving skills and has met theLevel I Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR criteria.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

• Credentialed asa Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board ofSurgical 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 CrossBLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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Additional Job DescriptionPhysical Requirements:

Ability to performjob functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform jobfunctions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform jobfunctions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to workoutside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work fromelevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/crampedspaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneelingpositions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat andperform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching”operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activitieswith fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firmgrasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to performfine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability toreach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motionswith hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability tofully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremitiesfor balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in alldirections. (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 tolift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert upto 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. offorce. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be requiredfrom another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to pusha 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force isrequired to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Abilityto maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand orat a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminatebetween colors. (Continuous) Ability to determinedistance/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 motormovements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressfulsituations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Abilityto work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability tomaintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (SelectedPositions)

• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.(Continuous)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualifiedphysically for respirator use, initially and as required.

(Continuous) (Selected Positions)If you like working with energeticenthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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