Surgical Technician

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technicians (ST) are professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a registered nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST establishes and maintains a sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment while demonstrating and practicing sterile techniques. The ST will have a basic knowledge of instrumentations, prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and will demonstrate correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner. The ST performs functions as noted above and generally with an assigned patient load, but ST is ready and willing to assist co-workers with ANY nursing support function and across any case load including other units that may not be the normal primary work assignment. The ST must be willing to coordinate alternate housing within the facility in advance of shifts when inclement weather potential threatens the ability to get to the facility. The ST may be required to report back to work during any emergency situation i.e. mass casualty, internal disaster, etc.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program required.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Surgical Technician in a hospital setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• The Operating Room Surgical Technician will meet one of the following minimum requirements to be eligible for employment per SC State Law 44-7-380:

1. Certification form an accredited Surg Tech educational program and; Certified by the National Board of Surg technology within 90 calendar days from graduation date and; Evidence of a minimum of 15 hours CEU's annually (regardless if employed or not with CMC throughout the entire calendar year)
2. Certified as Surg Tech by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, marine Corps, Coast Guard or US Public Health Service and; Evidence of a minimum of 15 hours CEU's annually (regardless if employed or not with GHS throughout the entire calendar year)
3. Evidenced that the individual was employed to practice as a Surg Tech in a South Carolina Healthcare facility or the federal government prior to Jan 1, 2008. (break in service will not disqualify the individual as long as employment as a Surg tech is documented prior to Jan 1, 2008) and; Evidence of a minimum of 15 hours CEU's annually (regardless if employed or not with CMC throughout the entire calendar year)

Special Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Other:

• The ability to rotate through the on-call schedule on a regular basis required.Working Conditions:
• Potential exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous materials
• Prolonged standing and walking required.

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