SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (CERT)
Apply now »Date: Jan 31, 2019
Location: Greenville, SC, US
Company: Greenville Health System
Job Class
NURSING RELATED
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education
Job related course work beyond high school - Diploma in Surgical Technology
Minimum Experience
No previous experience
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
CST - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - NCST
Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)
Certification with NBSTSA. 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. (Lawson Code NCST)
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.
Other Required Experience
Completes 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually - Required
Maintains surgical technology certification - Required
Position Posting Category
Clinical Professional/Technical
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment:
Medical Technologist, Technician, Patient Care, Surgery, Surgical Tech, Healthcare, Technology