CST First Assist (CSTFA) MUSC Florence Main Operating Room - FT
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Worker Type: Regular Employee. Cost Center: CC003609 FLO - OR - Main Surgery (FMC).
About the role
In collaboration with the surgical team, and under the direction and supervision of a physician, you will assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. You will ensure effective communication with the circulator, charge nurse, the patient, the surgeon, anesthesia, and other hospital departments. Responsibilities include maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field, assisting in the care of sterile supplies and equipment, and providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation. Additional duties may be assigned by the Nurse Manager. Compliance with hospital policies, laws, and regulations, as well as those of regulatory and accrediting bodies, is required.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology First Assist Program
- Current CPR certification
- Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Benefits
- State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan
- Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals
- Free Telehealth Visits for you and your family
- Onsite Pharmacy
- Education Assistance
Pay
Hourly pay grade: Health-27.
Schedule
40 hours per week.