Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Description Summary The primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and the assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May be cross trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (ex:

OR housekeeping chores, Central Sterile processing, transporting as requested by charge personnel. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist II functions as member of the operating room team to prepare sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures and perform appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care with adherence to established procedural guidelines. This position 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.

Additional Job Description Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.

Licenses/Certifications : Surgical Technologist Certification required after 2008 Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA) 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.

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