Certified Surgical Tech - Women's Center

About the Role

The Certified Surgical Tech II, under general supervision, prepares sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures, performs room duties related to direct patient care, and functions autonomously as part of the operating room team. This role demonstrates knowledge, skills, and behaviors consistent with competent practice, utilizing higher-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Competent CST IIs apply advanced surgical skills relevant to their area of practice and handle emergency situations in the operating room. They collaborate with peers to assess patient and surgeon needs during procedures and assist with duties such as vaginal deliveries, supply restocking, instrument flow, and front desk customer service. CST IIs are essential for their efficiency, prioritization, and confidence in managing clinical situations within their specialty.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Perform room duties related to direct patient care in the operating room.
• Function autonomously as a member of the operating room team.
• Apply advanced surgical skills and knowledge to emergency situations.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess patient and surgeon needs during procedures.
• Assist providers and nurses with vaginal deliveries.
• Restock supplies and manage instrument flow.
• Provide front desk customer service and engagement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or a surgical technology military program.
• At least one year of work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008, is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, or walking (continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (continuous) and outside in temperature extremes (infrequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent) and in confined/cramped spaces (frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent), bending at the waist (continuous), twisting at the waist (frequent), and squatting (frequent).
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations (frequent) and gross/fine motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead (frequent) and in all directions (continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders (continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent).
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent). Examples include:
  • Transferring a 100 lb. patient who cannot assist requires 50 lbs. of force; for every additional 100 lbs., assistance is required.
  • 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
  • 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient using one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one or both eyes (continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, match or discriminate between colors, and determine depth perception (continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent) and overtime as required (frequent).
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment (continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous).
• Selected positions may require:
  • Maintaining good olfactory sensory function (continuous).
  • Physical qualification for respirator use (continuous).

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 12 (PRN position).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent).
• Ability to work overtime as required (frequent).

Pay

Hourly pay rate, Pay Grade Health-26.