Surgical Technologist

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide pients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have tracted pients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nionally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center

Locion: Mount Pleasant, SC

Department: Surgery

Position Type: Seasonal Resource Team- 12 week contract

Work Schedule: 4- 10 hour shifts a week

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of an accredited educional program for surgical technologists

Must meet one of the following phways:

Hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the NBSTSA

Completed surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service

Practiced as a surgical technologist in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008

Serving as a surgical technologist in the federal government

Current BCLS certificion required

NBSTSA certificion required

Previous hospital experience preferred

Under the direction of the Nurse, the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides essential support in the opering room, ensuring pient safety and quality care during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include:

Assisting physicians during surgery by utilizing sterile techniques and maintaining a safe surgical environment

Supporting licensed staff and physicians in accordance with approved clinical standards

Performing other assigned duties to support surgical and pient care operions

Taking responsibility for meeting the basic needs of assigned pients

Providing care to a diverse pient populion ranging from infant to geriric

Collaboring effectively with the healthcare team and contributing to hospital and unit goals

Delivering care th aligns with established practice standards and departmental guidelines

Willingness to flo to other comparable units as needed