Certified Surgical Technologist

What We Offer : Sign-on bonus available up to $15,000 and Relocation up to $7,500! Coastal Carolina Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to achieve Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery We use the da Vinci Surgical System , which allows for minimally invasive procedures through small incisions Recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus – Stroke award for its stroke care. Responsibilities The Certified Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of 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. Certified surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Variety of surgical procedures and endoscopy High volume Standard of care of patients while following OSHA guidelines Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Successful completion of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists Must meet one of the following pathways : ? 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 BLS certification required NBSTSA certification required Previous hospital experience preferred