Surgical Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital

Scrub Technician Travel Job - Charleston, South Carolina

Job Summary

• Provide safe patient care following professional and hospital standards.
• Assist registered nurses in planning patient care and collaborate with health team members.
• Support surgical procedures by performing scrubbing duties and maintaining asepsis (not acting as a surgical assistant).
• Communicate patient information and account for all equipment and supplies used.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing, following orientation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of equipment used during surgical cases.
• Frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors.

Required Certifications and Education

• Current certification in surgical technology through the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) - Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association - Required
• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination - Required
• Must meet one of the following:

  • Completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold/maintain NBSTSA certification (graduates may practice up to 3 months before certification).
  • Completed appropriate surgical technology training in the U.S. military or Public Health Service.
  • Employed as a surgical technologist in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008.
  • Federal government service performing related duties.

Experience Requirements

• Clinical operating room experience: 1 year (highly desired)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Frequent standing for long periods, walking, bending, crouching, stooping.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity; constant reaching and twisting.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Work under stressful conditions, deadlines, irregular hours.
• May require taking call and/or working weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited access to medication rooms; no handling of medications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks