Certified Surgical Tech I Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Job summary: The Certified Surgical Tech I in Columbia, South Carolina, under general supervision, prepares sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, performs direct patient care duties, and functions as part of the operating room team. Must hold and maintain Certified Surgical Technologist credential and Basic Life Support certification. Requires high school diploma and graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
Job Description
Certified Surgical Tech
I R-0000045154
Columbia, South Carolina Healthcare Support Clinical & Research Support Services Part Time Hospital Authority (MUHA) Job Description Summary Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Tech I follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center
CC003772 COL
– General Surgery (NMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-24 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Job Description Job summary: Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Tech I follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients’ families.
Required License Certification and Registration:
Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required. New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation. Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
