Job Class
NURSING RELATED
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Assists in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures by performing scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team on a novice to advanced beginner level completing identified job competencies. Maintains patient safety, privacy and confidentiality. Complies with legal aspects of patient care. Complies with sterilization standards and standards for handling sharps or contaminated instruments. Participates in quality improvement activities and completes hospital required education annually.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education
Job related course work beyond high school - Diploma in Surgical Technology
Minimum Experience
No previous experience
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
CST - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - NCST
Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)
Certification with NBSTSA. NCCT certification accepted if ST was employed as a ST in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008 or completed a ST military training program. (Lawson Code NCST)
In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of the education requirement only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in S.C. prior to Jan. 1, 2008 OR have completed a ST military training program.
Other Required Experience
Completes 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually - Required
Maintains surgical technology certification - Required
Position Posting Category
Clinical Professional/Technical
About Greenville Health System
Greenville, SC
GHS employs over 10,000 people. Our system includes clinically excellent facilities with 1,268 beds on 5 campuses. We offer 7 residency programs, 7 fellowships and a 4-year medical education program: University of South Carolina School of Medicine–Greenville, located on GHS’ Greenville Memorial Medical Campus. We are a designated Level I Emergency Trauma Center and also have a separate research facility.
Greenville, SC is a beautiful place to live and work. Located on the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte, it is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. We are ideally situated near beautiful mountains, beaches and lakes. We enjoy a diverse and thriving economy, excellent quality of life, and wonderful cultural and educational opportunities.