Certified Surgical Tech I or II - Rutledge Tower OR

Job Description Summary

Rutledge Tower Operating Room has 9 OR suites for both adult outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures and provides service to a multitude of specialties to include ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine, Colorectal, and Minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Rutledge Tower OR is open Monday through Friday until 5 : 00pm and is closed on weekends and major holidays. Nurses in the OR are trained to both circulate and scrub for several specialties. Rutledge Tower OR is an innovative, nurse-driven magnet facility designed to provide excellence in nursing care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000564 CHS - OR - Ambulatory (RT)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Hours per week :     40

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift :   Monday-Friday. 4-10 hour shifts. No nights, weekends, or major holidays. Only the eye team takes call.

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment. Must have at least 2-years of OR experience.

Job Summary / Purpose :

CST I - Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist I functions as a 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 service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

CST II - Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Certified Surgical Tech follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. 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.

Minimum Training and Education :   High school diploma or equivalent.  Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology military program and a minimum of two years’ work experience within an operating room setting required.  The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills and has met the Level I Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR criteria.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :   Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (formerly LCC-ST) required and must be maintained. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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