Certified Surgical Tech First Assist, FT - MUSC - Florence South Carolina

Company: MUSC
Location: Florence, South Carolina
Posted On: 05/05/2024

Job Description Summary In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure. Additionally, assumes responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia in other hospital departments. Responsible for integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field. Assists in the care of sterile supplies and equipment. Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation. Performs additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager. Responsible for compliance to hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations, as well as those of regulatory and accrediting bodies.Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type--- RegularCost Center CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC)Pay Rate Type HourlyPay Grade Health-24Scheduled Weekly Hours 40Work Shift Job Description In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure. Additionally, assumes responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia in other hospital departments. Responsible for integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field. Assists in the care of sterile supplies and equipment. Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation. Performs additional duties as directed by the Nurse Manager. Responsible for compliance to hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations, as well as those of regulatory and accrediting bodies. Additional Job Description Education:2 year Associates degree or 4 year Bachelor degree with specialized training in surgical processes, anatomy, instrumentation and/or equipment through an accredited school of Surgical technology or appropriate training program for surgical technology through the United States military or the United States Public Health System. Certification Required. Experience: Two years of operating room technician experience required. Licensures/Certifications: Current CPR certification; Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees More...

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