Surgical Technician - Conway Medical Center
Conway, SC 29526
About the Job
All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include “float” coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program required.
Experience:
- Previous experience as a Surgical Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- The Operating Room Surgical Technician will meet one of the following minimum requirements to be eligible for employment per SC State Law 44-7-380:
- Certification from an accredited Surg Tech educational program and; Certified by the National Board of Surg technology within 90 calendar days from graduation date and; Evidence of a minimum of 15 hours CEU’s annually (regardless if employed or not with CMC throughout the entire calendar year)
- Certified as Surg Tech by the US Army, Navy, Air Force, marine Corps, Coast Guard or US Public Health Service and; Evidence of a minimum of 15 hours CEU’s annually (regardless if employed or not with CMC throughout the entire calendar year)
- Evidenced that the individual was employed to practice as a Surg Tech in a South Carolina Healthcare facility or the federal government prior to Jan 1, 2008. (break in service will not disqualify the individual as long as employment as a Surg tech is documented prior to Jan 1, 2008) and; Evidence of a minimum of 15 hours CEU’s annually (regardless if employed or not with CMC throughout the entire calendar year)
Special Skills:
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
- Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong PC skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Other:
- The ability to rotate through the on-call schedule on a regular basis required.
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens
- Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
- Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous materials
- Prolonged standing and walking required.
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