Surgical Technician jobs at Duke University Health System

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Surgical Technologist - Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Duke Health 4.6
Surgical technician job at Duke University Health System
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 Commitment Bonus! Relocation Assistance also available! Schedule: Monday - Friday: 4 x 10 hour shift; (no holidays, no weekends, no call); (1) late shift weekly. General Description of the Job Class Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level Level I - New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the department and organization. Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients. Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse. For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/ staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records. Must advance to level II within 18 months. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following: Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists. Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Required Qualifications at this Level Education Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Military. Experience Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months experience. Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Level I- BLS required. Level II- BLS required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to adapt to changes within unit. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
$40k-49k yearly est. 7d ago
Surgical Technologist - Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh
Duke University 4.6
Surgical technician job at Duke University Health System
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. $10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd * Occasional requirement to float to Duke GI-Endoscopy of Brier Creek - 10207 Cerny Street JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform a variety of specialized technical and supportive patient care activities to assist medical professional personnel in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. * Explain procedures to patient, allay their fear and elicit cooperation. * Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, attaching vital sign equipment, and positioning the patient. * Assist physician and nursing personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to include, handling instruments and equipment, calling out equipment readings, and handling specimens while maintaining infection control standards. * Manually clean endoscopes and then perform the proper process to complete high level disinfection of these scopes. * Distribute supplies as needed and maintain inventory of supplies. * Assist nurse with transporting the patient into the procedure room and to recovery after the procedure. * Obtain family members from the waiting room once patient is in recovery, assist patients to restroom when needed and obtain refreshments for patients. * Clean and dress stretchers in preparation for the next patient. * Clean procedure rooms, including procedural tables, countertops, floor mats and wall suction systems. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS * Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintain an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Military. * Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months experience. * Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience. * BLS required. JOB HOURS The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Rotating late shift (5:30 / 6PM). Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Nearest Major Market: Raleigh
$40k-49k yearly est. 11d ago
Lenoir Strong Surgical Technologist: Call without benefits
UNC Health Care 4.1
Kinston, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. **I** **nternal Temporary Contract Surgical Technologist Program** **6-month Assignment without benefits** **$38.00 an hour** + **Contract surgical technologist is hired as a temporary employee** + **Call pay $63 per week day, Weekend rate $92** + **Will be scheduled based on the needs of the unit** + **Overtime hours (time over 40 per week) will be allowed at the discretion of the Director and will be paid at time and one half** + **There is no Paid Time off Accrual benefit; those committing to 6-month contracts may use 3 days of paid time per contract** + **Requested time off must be divulged at time of interview and/or prior to signing the contract and must adhere to the hospital's policies for time off.** + **Additional** **time off must be approved and will be without pay.** + **Introductory Policy for attendance: 2 Occurrences- Written Warning 3 Occurrences Termination of Contract.** + **Contract surgical technologist will be scheduled after all permanent employees are scheduled.** + **Contract surgical technologist are encouraged for a permanent position if they** **remain** **in good standing during the contract period.** + **To qualify, candidates must have at least two (2) years of** **appropriate training.** + **Contract surgical technologist is not eligible for shift differential** + **Candidate must satisfactorily pass all Employee Health on boarding components, including background check and drug test;** + **Candidate must hold an active Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support certification and may be** **required** **to hold** **additional** **applicable certifications based on assigned area of work;** + **Current Lenoir employees are not eligible to** **participate** **in the program unless they have severed employment and apply after being separated for at least 6 months. Original position not guaranteed to be offered if permanent employee** **severs** **employment and returns.** + **If employment is severed and the employee is later rehired, they will be assigned** **a new start** **and seniority date.** **Job Details** Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$38 hourly 60d+ ago
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
UNC Health Care 4.1
Kinston, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Surgical Technologist is that part of the Operating Room team who provides and performs technical skills under the direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. This person assists the registered nurse in creating a safe supportive and comforting environment for the patient in surgery. Responsibilities: Patient and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. **Other Information** Other information: EDUCATION High School graduate. Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist preferred. EXPERIENCE Previous experience preferred but not required. LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION CPR Certification OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm in acute stressful situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to BBP requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required. Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: 1. Lengthy periods of standing. 2. Moving stretchers, carts and equipment. 3. Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment. 4. Maintain emotional stability. 5. Assists with positioning of patients. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $21.99 - $25.29 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint ) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$22-25.3 hourly 42d ago
Surgical Technologist
UNC Health Care 4.1
Kinston, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Surgical Technologist is that part of the Operating Room team who provides and performs technical skills under the direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. This person assists the registered nurse in creating a safe supportive and comforting environment for the patient in surgery. **Responsibilities:** Patient and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. **Other information:** **EDUCATION** + High School graduate. + Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist preferred. **EXPERIENCE** + Previous experience preferred but not required. **LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION** + CPR Certification **OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** + Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm in acute stressful situations. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** + Exposure to BBP requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required. Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** + Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: 1. Lengthy periods of standing. 2. Moving stretchers, carts and equipment. 3. Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment. 4. Maintain emotional stability. 5. Assists with positioning of patients. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$37k-47k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech Senior - Ambulatory Surgery Center
UNC Health Care 4.1
Chapel Hill, NC jobs
***This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program, which includes up to $10,000 commitment incentive and our employee referral program.** ******************************************************************************************** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. As a free-standing surgical facility, the ASC provides surgical care to both pediatric and adult patients. The ASC supports the following services: Orthopedics (Sports), ENT/OHN, plastics, general laparoscopic, general oncology, peds urology, urology and dental. The ability to scrub is preferred, but not a requirement. It is preferred that candidates be proficient in Sports Medicine Surgery. The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7am - 5:30pm working 4 10-hour shifts per week. No weekends, no call, no holidays. Summary: The Surgical Technologist II 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Serves as a resource in at least one service line. Responsibilities: Performs all the duties and responsibilities of Level I plus the following: 1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5.Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9.Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. 10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12.Serves as role model for new hires, on the job trainees, and other identified teammates. Serves as a mentor for Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. 13.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 14.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 15. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN. 16. Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through The National Center of Competency Testing **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 3+ years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. ● Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player ● On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position) **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Operating Room ASC Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $24.73 - $35.56 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$24.7-35.6 hourly 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech Senior - Operating Room
UNC Health Care 4.1
Chapel Hill, NC jobs
For experienced Surgical Technologists with at least 1 year or more :*This position qualifies for our UNC Medical Center Operating Room Incentive Program, which includes up to $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 commitment incentive. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program here: **************************************************************************************** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Chapel Hill Main Campus is a level one trauma academic facility and includes 26 operating rooms. It is a very fast-paced environment offering multiple service lines. We are proud to be on the cutting edge of technology for many surgical procedures. Our specialty procedures include cochlear implants, organ transplants, bariatric procedures, open-heart surgeries, ECMO, endovascular surgeries, flap reconstructive surgeries, stereotactic and image guided neuro surgeries, da Vinci robotic surgeries, and Hyperthermia Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). In PreOp/PACU we prepare adult patients for surgery and/or recover post procedure for multiple procedural areas to include Cystoscopy, VIR, Radiation Oncology, EP/Cath lab and MRI (these patients may receive general anesthesia). UNC Health's new North Carolina Surgical Hospital boasts state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient-centric healing environments. This space connects to our existing five-building UNC Medical Center campus and feature the following: - Seven stories with 375,000 square feet - 26 ORS, including hybrid rooms accommodating imaging technology - 59 pre- and post-operative rooms - 80 ICU beds and 15 surgical observation beds The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7am - 5:30pm (4 10-hour shifts per week) with call and holiday requirements. Summary: The Surgical Technologist II 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Serves as a resource in at least one service line. Responsibilities: Performs all the duties and responsibilities of Level I plus the following: 1. Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2. Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3. Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4. Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7. Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8. Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9. Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. 10. Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11. Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12. Serves as role model for new hires, on the job trainees, and other identified teammates. Serves as a mentor for Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. 13. Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 14. Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 15. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN. 16. Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through The National Center of Competency Testing **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 3+ years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. ● Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player ● On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position) **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $24.73 - $35.56 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$24.7-35.6 hourly 35d ago
Surgical Tech I - Operating Room
UNC Health Care 4.1
Chapel Hill, NC jobs
**For new graduate Surgical Technologists and those candidates with less than 1 year of experience: This program qualifies for incentives which can be see in detail on the following link:** ******************************************************************************************************* **For experienced Surgical Technologists with at least 1 year or more :*This position qualifies for our UNC Medical Center Operating Room Incentive Program, which includes up to $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 commitment incentive. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program here:** ******************************************************************************************** The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7am - 5:30pm (four 10-hour shifts/week) with call and holiday requirements. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Chapel Hill Main Campus is a level one trauma academic facility and includes 26 operating rooms. It is a very fast-paced environment offering multiple service lines. We are proud to be on the cutting edge of technology for many surgical procedures. Our specialty procedures include cochlear implants, organ transplants, bariatric procedures, open-heart surgeries, ECMO, endovascular surgeries, flap reconstructive surgeries, stereotactic and image guided neuro surgeries, da Vinci robotic surgeries, and Hyperthermia Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). In PreOp/PACU we prepare adult patients for surgery and/or recover post procedure for multiple procedural areas to include Cystoscopy, VIR, Radiation Oncology, EP/Cath lab and MRI (these patients may receive general anesthesia). UNC Health's new North Carolina Surgical Hospital boasts state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient-centric healing environments. This space connects to our existing five-building UNC Medical Center campus and feature the following: - Seven stories with 375,000 square feet - 26 ORS, including hybrid rooms accommodating imaging technology - 59 pre- and post-operative rooms - 80 ICU beds and 15 surgical observation beds Summary: The Surgical Technologist I 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at entity they serve. Responsibilities: 1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5.Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9.Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. 10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 13.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 14.Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary 15.Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 0-3 years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$23-33.1 hourly 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center
UNC Health Care 4.1
Chapel Hill, NC jobs
***This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program, which includes up to $10,000 commitment incentive and our employee referral program.** ******************************************************************************************** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. As a free-standing surgical facility, the ASC provides surgical care to both pediatric and adult patients. The ASC supports the following services: Orthopedics (Sports), ENT/OHN, plastics, general laparoscopic, general oncology, peds urology, urology and dental. The ability to scrub is preferred, but not a requirement. It is preferred that candidates have either sports Ortho or ENT as one of their proficient areas. The scheduled for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7am-5:30pm (4 10-hour shifts per week with one rotating day off each week). No weekends, no holidays, no call. Summary: The Surgical Technologist I 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at entity they serve. Responsibilities: 1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5.Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9.Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. 10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 13.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 14.Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary 15.Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 0-3 years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Operating Room ASC Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$23-33.1 hourly 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech Urology Procedures
UNC Health Care 4.1
Chapel Hill, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join Our Urology Cysto Procedures Team in Chapel Hill! We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic procedural team. The cysto procedures area provides specialized urology outpatient care. **This role offers a schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call required.** Daily hours are based on scheduled cases. You'll be part of a fast-paced, highly collaborative team that values excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Summary: The Surgical Technologist I 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at entity they serve. Responsibilities: 1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5.Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9.Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. 10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 13.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 14.Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary 15.Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 0-3 years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Urology Procedures Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$23-33.1 hourly 32d ago
Surgical Technologist I (Per Diem) - Children's OR
UNC Health Care 4.1
Chapel Hill, NC jobs
**Per Diem Surgical Tech Needed** UNC Medical Center Children's OR is a unit with six operating suites, averaging 20-25 cases per day. Our Children's OR staff are able to work in multiple service areas, including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Oral Maxillofacial, Burns, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastics, Urology, and Dental Surgery. The OR uses new, innovative state of the art equipment that reinforces continuous learning opportunities. The Children's OR staff are collegial and supportive of each other. Surgeons, OR staff, Anesthesia team and all ancillary services work together daily to provide high quality care for the most acute pediatric patients in North Carolina Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Assists a surgical team in the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention. Responsibilities: 1. Assists surgical team during the surgical procedures. Knows UNC instrument nomenclature. Anticipates surgical team needs. Knows sequence of various procedures within the following services Orthopedic, Neuro/Ophth, CT/Vascular/Transplant, ENT/Plastic/Burns/Oral Maxillofacial, General/Urology, GYN/Pediatrics. Sets up according to UNC methods. 2. Follows safe practices according to UNC policies and procedures. Observes strict sterile technique. Observes others for breaks in sterile technique. Checks sterility of supplies and instrumentation. Checks autoclave indicators and tapes. Checks for holes in wrappers/filters/drapes. Checks instruments for signs of contamination (old blood in forceps, etc). Checks expiration dates. Checks and labels fluids and medications on sterile field accurately. Labels and notifies circular of specimens to be sent and handles specimens properly. Follows UNC count policy, initiates counts at appropriate times and communicates results to surgeons. Uses good body mechanics. Passes and handles sharps safely. 3. Helps maintain safe, clean, efficient environment. Assures room is clean before bringing case into the OR. Assures needed supplies/positioning aids/equipment are available and clean. Helps restock OR when time permits. Uses supplies judiciously, refrains from opening """"have available"""" supplies and instruments. Participates in reprocessing program. 4. Knows contents of individual baskets within following services Orthopedic, Neuro/Ophth, CT/Vascular/Transplant, ENT/Plastic/Burn/Maxillofacial, General/Trauma, GYN/Pediatrics. Knows proper use of instruments. Keeps set-up tidy/organized throughout surgical procedure. Keeps instruments clean during procedure. Segregates instruments into appropriate baskets after case. Separates fine, sharp and lumened instruments. Sends all instruments to CPD free of gross blood/flushes lumens. Returns unused supplies and instruments to appropriate locations. Practices scrupulous scope care and documentation. Documents results of flash/steris/implant sterilization. 5. May also perform training activities to include the following Assess training needs of employees, Compose and develop instructional training and orientation materials, Conduct training and orientation on policies, procedures, and systems, Develop training plans based on needs assessments, Provides other support necessary for training such as purchasing training materials/systems maintaining training records and making logistical arrangements. 6. Participates in self/staff education/CQI programs. Attends CE presentations. Precepts new/current staff. Continues to expand knowledge base and cross train to other services, is willing to learn new techniques and procedures. Presents CE programs for team/staff. Participates in CQI studies/projects **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● Requires high school diploma. Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● No licensure or certification required. **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● One (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technician in a comparable environment. **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Children's OR Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00 Salary Range: $22.45 - $32.27 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$22.5-32.3 hourly 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech Senior OR EAST
UNC Health Care 4.1
Raleigh, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Rex has a robust and efficient surgical program. We have two separate OR departments that perform both inpatient and outpatient procedures on adult and pediatric populations. Our OR West has 12 Operating Rooms and OR East has 10 Operating Rooms and 1 Procedure Room. The Nurses and Surgical Technologists provide intraoperative care for a variety of service lines including Plastics, GYN, GU, General, Bariatrics, Colorectal, Orthopedics, Neuro, Urology, Pulmonology and ENT. Summary: The Surgical Technologist II 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Serves as a resource in at least one service line. Responsibilities: Performs all the duties and responsibilities of Level I plus the following: 1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5.Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9.Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. 10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12.Serves as role model for new hires, on the job trainees, and other identified teammates. Serves as a mentor for Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. 13.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 14.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 15. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN. 16. Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through The National Center of Competency Testing **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 3+ years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. ● Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player ● On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position) **Job Details** Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex OR East Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $24.73 - $35.56 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$24.7-35.6 hourly 42d ago
Surgical Tech
UNC Health Care 4.1
Lenoir, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Surgical Technologist I 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. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique 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. Has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at entity they serve. Responsibilities: 1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. 3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 5.Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. 8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. 9.Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. 10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. 12.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. 13.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 14.Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary 15.Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed. **Other Information** Other information: **Education Requirements:** ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met. **Licensure/Certification Requirements:** ● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech **Professional Experience Requirements:** ● 0-3 years **Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:** ● Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies ● Strong communication skills/customer service relations ● Excellent organizational/priority setting skill **Job Details** Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: Operating Rooms Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $21.40 - $30.76 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$21.4-30.8 hourly 37d ago
Surgical Technologist I - Central Service & Supply Department
UNC Health Care 4.1
Rocky Mount, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing. Summary: Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting. Responsibilities: 1. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I 1. New graduate with up to 12 months of full-time equivalent experience. 2. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the department and organization. 3. Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within unit, and demonstrates consistent progress toward Surgical Technologist 1-B. 4. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique. 5. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies. 6. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner according to established policy. 7. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population composed of infancy to geriatric clients. 8. Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse. 9. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief. 10. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon. 11. Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations. For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic setting assist the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic collect and label laboratory specimens for processing reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision of physician or RN remove sutures/ staples, change sterile and nonsterile dressings, following UNCHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician schedule and post-surgical cases coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support update and file patient medical records. 2. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I-B (Competent) Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Surgical Technologist 1-A, plus Achieves target of room readiness on a consistent basis. Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Applies intermediate knowledge of instrumentation to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced. NASH Other information: Education Requirements: ● Requires High School Diploma. Graduation from a Surgical Technology program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● BLS required. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Surgical Technologist I-A: Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with less than twelve (12) months of outside experience. ● Surgical Technologist I-B: Requires twelve (12) months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology experience. 117250110 **_This Job description is not meant to cover all aspects of the role and the employee will perform all duties as assigned within their scope of practice._** **Job Details** Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals Entity: Nash UNC Health Care Organization Unit: NGH Central Service & Supply Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: NASH HC Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$37k-47k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Surgical Scrub Technologist - Operating Room
UNC Health Care 4.1
Goldsboro, NC jobs
qualifies for up to a $20,000 Commitment Incentive* The Operating Room at UNC Health Wayne is a specialized unit with 13 OR suites. The unit provides a multitude of surgical specialties including general, robotics, urology, vascular, dental, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedic, neurosurgery and gynecology. Our unit is equipped with 2 Davinci Robots and a state-of-the-art hybrid vascular suite. Our unit is staffed by a dedicated team of registered nurses (RNs), surgical technologist (STs and CSTs), first assistants (CSFAs), nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and operating room assistants (ORAs). Shifts typically include 8-hour days with weeknight, weekend and holiday call rotations. The unit's culture emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork and continuous learning, with strong collaboration across departments. We offer ongoing professional opportunities, including regular in-service training and certifications, and support career development through clinical ladder and continuing education programs. Summary: Assists in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the general direction of a Registered Nurse. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining the sterile field, anticipating the needs of the surgical team and being constantly vigilant to the adherence of aseptic technique. Responsibilities: 1. Provides skilled, safe care within scope of practice. a. Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts in accordance with Operating Room policy. b. Handles specimens in accordance with policies, procedures and infection control practices. c. Monitors and controls the environment for sterility. d. Provides medications and solutions as prescribed. e. Applies knowledge of proper positioning of the surgical patient. 2. Prepares for surgical cases based on patient needs and provider preference cards. Checks and ensures sterility and availability of instruments, supplies and equipment. Is knowledgeable in operation of equipment. Anticipates provider and supply needs during cases and responds accordingly. 3. Assists with the teaching of newly hired technologists. Serves as a resource and role model to teammates. 4. Is flexible and available to work a variety of shifts to ensure coverage for the area. 5. Responds appropriately to emergency and code situations. Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations. 6. Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements. 7. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, exhibits high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, and offers reasonable solutions for problems. 8. Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive and ethical care for patients. 9. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others. 10. Contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, quality and safety of the operating room by working cooperatively, respectfully and with integrity. WAYNE Other information: Education Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program. Licensure/Certification BCLS Certification required. Experience One year as a surgical scrub technologist preferred. **New graduates are encouraged to apply.** Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Working knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, suture, and/or specialty supplies. - Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology pertinent to patient procedures. - Demonstrates awareness of environmental safety practices for patient, self and team at all times. - Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. - Basic PC proficiency with the ability to learn new software tools. - Ability to stand and/or walk for duration of shift and meet the physical requirements of the job. Valid NC Driver's License: No If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management. SURG-680 01.7040.SURG-680.SPEC TEC **Job Details** Legal Employer: Wayne Health Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: WAYNE MED Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$43k-55k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech - 15559650
UNC Health Pardee 4.1
Hendersonville, NC jobs
2+ years of current experience required. COVID vaccine required. Strong ortho background. Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs. Preparing and organizing the operating room, arranging equipment and ordering inventory as needed.
$37k-48k yearly est. 56d ago
Surgical Tech, Certified
UNC Health Care 4.1
Hendersonville, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and uses understanding of the procedure being performed to anticipate and assist with the needs of the surgeon. This role requires the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist (ST) utilizes surgical knowledge to assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities: - Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures. - Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. - Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedure. - Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. - Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistance during surgical procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon. - Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate. - Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. - Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. - Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned. Other information: QUALIFICATIONS This position is open to entry-level candidates. Required - Graduate from a Surgical Technology program - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. **EDUCATION** Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician program **Experience** 6 months preferred **Certification** Current Surgical Technician Certification with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required. Individuals hired prior to August, 1, 2007 and who graduated from a program that was not recognized by the NBSTSA at the time of their graduation are exempt from the certification requirement. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 72.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Weekend Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$37k-48k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech, Certified
UNC Health Care 4.1
Hendersonville, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and uses understanding of the procedure being performed to anticipate and assist with the needs of the surgeon. This role requires the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist (ST) utilizes surgical knowledge to assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities: - Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures. - Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. - Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedure. - Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. - Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistance during surgical procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon. - Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate. - Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. - Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. - Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned. Other information: QUALIFICATIONS This position is open to entry-level candidates. Required - Graduate from a Surgical Technology program - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. **EDUCATION** Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician program **Experience** 6 months preferred **Certification** Current Surgical Technician Certification with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required. Individuals hired prior to August, 1, 2007 and who graduated from a program that was not recognized by the NBSTSA at the time of their graduation are exempt from the certification requirement. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Evening Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$37k-48k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Surgical Tech, Certified
UNC Health Care 4.1
Hendersonville, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and uses understanding of the procedure being performed to anticipate and assist with the needs of the surgeon. This role requires the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist (ST) utilizes surgical knowledge to assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities: - Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures. - Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. - Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedure. - Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. - Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistance during surgical procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon. - Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate. - Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. - Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. - Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned. **Other information:** QUALIFICATIONS This position is open to entry-level candidates. Required - Graduate from a Surgical Technology program - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. **EDUCATION** Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician program **Experience** 6 months preferred **Certification** Current Surgical Technician Certification with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required. Individuals hired prior to August, 1, 2007 and who graduated from a program that was not recognized by the NBSTSA at the time of their graduation are exempt from the certification requirement. **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$37k-48k yearly est. 38d ago
Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA)
UNC Health Care 4.1
Hendersonville, NC jobs
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The Surgical Assistant performs intraoperative technical duties under the direction and supervision of a surgeon, delivering preoperative and postoperative services to facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical Assistant also provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and closure, allowing the surgeon to carry out operations with optimal results. Suturing fascia may be performed under direct supervision of the physician; subcutaneous and skin tissue closure may be performed in the absence of the physician. Responsibilities: - Administers surgical patient care under the direction of a physician. - Performs intraoperative technical duties under the direction and supervision of a surgeon. Provides aid in exposure and hemostasis. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes as well as skin closure. Carries out positioning of the patient as directed by the surgeon. - Stages and uses equipment, supplies and instrumentation in the surgical setting. Inspects all packaging for sterility. References preference cards to ensure proper supplies and instruments are available based on scheduled procedure. - Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Other information: REQUIRED - Current Certified First Assistant (CSFA) with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required by first date of clinical care PREFERRED - Two (2) years of perioperative experience working in an clinical role - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$45k-64k yearly est. 38d ago