Day Shift Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub Tech

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to act as the scrub technologist in the surgical suite. The role involves maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with instruments and supplies, and supporting patient care according to hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities include patient transport, instrument readiness, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred.
• 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows and follows aseptic techniques when performing scrub duties and support duties for the department.
• Performs scrub duties as assigned in service areas.
• Assists in carrying out the patient’s plan of care by performing assigned tasks within scope of practice of the surgical technologists and according to unit guidelines of care.
• Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use.
• Transports and/or escorts patients to various areas.
• Assists with the maintenance, selection and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a state of readiness for operative cases.
• Fosters guest relations within the team and with patients and families.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the plan of care.
• Adjusts patient care based on the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Participates in educational and performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Operating life-saving equipment

Standard Precautions

Exposure to bloodborne materials

Age-specific patient needs

Self-directed learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAHEA-accredited Surgical Technologist course

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to act as the scrub technologist in the surgical suite. The role involves maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with instruments and supplies, and supporting patient care according to hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities include patient transport, instrument readiness, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in performance improvement activities.