Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), OR GMH, Part Time, Weekends
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Prisma Health is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), OR GMH, Part Time, Weekends. The Surgical Technologist assists in patient care before, during and after surgical procedures, performing scrub duties and related functions as a novice to advanced‑beginner level team member. They maintain patient safety, privacy and confidentiality while complying with legal, sterilization and sharps handling standards, and participate in quality improvement and annual hospital education requirements.
Key focus areas include Prepare for surgical procedures by collecting supplies and instruments per Surgeon Preference Card., Open sterile supplies, set up table, arrange instruments and supplies for each case., and Assist the surgical team, maintain instrument counts, identify specimens, handle drugs under RN direction..
Successful candidates bring Diploma In Surgical Technology, CST - Surgical Technologist, and 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. Important skills include Basic Computer Skills, Knowledge Of Office Equipment, Aseptic Technique, Instrument Count, Specimen Handling, and Drug Handling.
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Full job description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Assists in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team on a novice to advanced beginner level completing identified job competencies. Maintains patient safety, privacy and confidentiality. Complies with legal aspects of patient care. Complies with sterilization standards and standards for handling sharps or contaminated instruments. Participates in quality improvement activities and completes hospital required education annually.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Prepares for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to Surgeon Preference Card.
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Prepares the Operating Room for cases by opening sterile supplies, setting up table, arranging instruments and supplies according to type of case.
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Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, needles and sponges. Identifies and cares for specimens. Handles drugs and solutions under direction of the RN.
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Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and terminally clean at the end of the day. Returns unused supplies and instruments and extra equipment to proper storage.
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Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitor situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Takes action to correct.
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Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.
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Completes annual age specific accountabilities.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
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Education - Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Experience - No previous experience required.
In Lieu Of
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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 South Carolina prior to Jan. 1, 2008, OR have completed a ST military training program.
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Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, without surgical tech certification that are grandfathered under state law are not required to obtain certification but are required to complete 15 hours annually of continuing ST education
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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CST (Certified Surgical Tech) with NBSTSA; or may accept TS-C (Tech in Surgery) from NCCT certification IF employed as a surgical tech in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008, or has completed a surgical tech military training program.
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Maintains surgical technology certification
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to complete 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually
Work Shift
Weekend Shift (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10086160 Operating Room
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