Surgical Technologist I Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Surgical Technologist I
Columbia, South Carolina
Surgical Technologist I
R-0000044252
Columbia, South Carolina
Healthcare Support
Clinical & Research Support Services
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
TUnder 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​
Regular
Cost Center

CC003716 COL – CV

Surgery (DMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-24
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description

Entity/Organization:

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
Hours per week:

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

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 hire.
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.