Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - McLeod Seacoast - Military veterans preferred

Employer Description

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McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow - we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services. The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach for patients looking for primary care and family physicians.

Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of more than 800 physicians and 2,000 registered nurses, and more than 8,500 employees. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR 2 YEAR AGREEMENT

We have open positions at multiple locations:

Little River, SC
Loris, SC

Essential Functions

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn in the surgical environment .
Work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes.
Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device.
Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.
Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary.
Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program
Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
BLS certification also required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.29 - $27.43 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift

Work Location: In person