What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Tech - Surgery Center, FT position at MUSC Health & Medical University of SC?
Job Description Summary
The Surgical Technologist administers intra-operative care to patients within the surgical / operating room environment. Care is provided in collaboration with anesthesia, surgeons and other staff members. Under the supervision of the OR RN, Supervisor / Manager / Director, the Surgical Technologist :
- Integrates physiologic, medical, surgical, and anesthetic information to give appropriate patient care.
- Uses the principles of asepsis to assist the surgeon in the maintenance of the sterile field, providing for optimal patient care in the OR
- Effectively functions in the sterile environment, demonstrating knowledge and ability in performing the role of first scrub on all assigned surgical cases.
- Required to take call and must arrive within 30 minutes of being called in.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC003612 FLO - Ambulatory Surgery Center (FMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-23
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
The Surgical Technologist administers intra-operative care to patients within the surgical / operating room environment. Care is provided in collaboration with anesthesia, surgeons and other staff members. Under the supervision of the OR RN, Supervisor / Manager / Director, the Surgical Technologist :
Additional Job Description
Education : High School Graduate or hold a GED certificate preferred. Completion of an approved surgical technologist program required.
Experience : Previous experience preferred.
Licenses / Certificates : Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist with the AST is required. BLS required.
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