Certified Surgical Technologist

1 month ago


Columbia, United States Prisma Health Full time

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Job Summary

The Surgical Tech-CVOR is responsible for providing technical support in the care and preparation of patients undergoing Cardiovascular surgical procedures. Works under the direct supervision of the Surgeon. Functions as an important member of the surgical team in the operating room and at times solo scrubs all levels of CVOR and trauma cases. Must be able to take call, including weekends.

Sing-On Bonus

This position is bonus-eligible, follow this link for details​.

Accountabilities

* Provides technical assistance to surgical staff in the preparation of patients for surgery and in the preparation of

CVOR equipment, instruments and supplies. Responsible for maintaining inventory control, Surgeons' preferences

and instrumentation needs. 15%

* Assists surgeon at the sterile field with routine and specialty surgical procedures. 15%

* Utilizes data from surgical preference cards for the surgical procedure and surgeon. 15%

* Maintains sterile field during surgical procedures. Adheres to accepted standards for provision of safe patient care

in the surgical environment.15%

* Demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served. 10%

* Demonstrates respect for patient rights and acts as a patient advocate. 10%

* Communicates with the surgical team to assist with coordination and provision of surgical patient care. 5%

* Assists in the orientation of new team members. 5%

* Complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; reports unsafe working conditions. 10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.

No previous experience required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

CST - Surgical Technologist Certification with NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted if ST was employed as a ST in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008, or completed a ST military training program.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in S.C. prior to Jan. 1, 2008, OR have completed a ST military training program.

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, without surgical tech certification that are grandfathered under South Carolina law are not required to obtain certification but are required to complete 15 hours annually of continuing ST education.

Other Required Skills

Prepares setup and scrubs new technology procedures such as (TVAR) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, (LVAD) Left Ventricular Assist Device, Impella Implantation, Ablation Devices, Transmyocardio Laser, Cardio Assist Devices and Endovascular cases. Must have an understanding of the Heart Lung Machine and its function with the cardiovascular system in regard to cannulation of the patient - required.

Other Job Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Completes 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually - Required

Maintains surgical technology certification - Required

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106160 Operating Room

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