Certified Surgical Tech - Women's Center

Certified Surgical Tech II

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Tech II follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in 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, and behaviors consistent with competent practice.

Job Description

• Under general supervision, follow established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care.
• Function autonomously as a member of the operating room team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills consistent with competent practice.
• Utilize higher-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possess advanced relevant surgical skills for area of practice and apply knowledge to emergency situations as they may arise in the operating room.
• Assist with other duties such as assisting providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries, supply restocking, instrument flow, front desk customer service, and engagement.
• Practice autonomously and manage most situations within their clinical specialty.

Requirements

• 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.
• Basic Life Support certification required; must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• High School Diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Tech required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously.
• Ability to climb stairs infrequently and work indoors continuously.
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes infrequently.
• Ability to work from elevated areas frequently and in confined/cramped spaces frequently.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes continuously.

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years work experience within an operating room setting required. The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist criteria. Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical 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 Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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