Full Time - Days Shift - Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room Department

UNC Health; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $5,000 for 2 years

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Surgical Technologist I-B to join the NGH Operating Room team. You will work onsite at Nash Hospitals, supporting sterile technique and perioperative care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.

The position requires graduation from a Surgical Technology program, NBSTSA or NCCT certification, and BLS. Enjoy a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for two years and be part of a 40-hour workweek in a collaborative perioperative department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program.
• NBSTSA certification or NCCT certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain sterile field and environment.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Prepare instrumentation and assist during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff and physicians.

Education

Surgical Technology program graduation

Job description

Description

Sign on Bonus Available! Up to $5,000 for 2 years!

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 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:

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.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program. Military equivalent program for Surgical Technology qualify Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard completed in the United States.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
• BLS required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Senior Surgical Technologist-A: Three (3) years of clinical practice
• Senior Surgical Technologist-B: Five (5) years of surgical technology practice
• Candidates for Surgical Technologist 2-A and Surgical Technologist 2-B must meet requirements established by the Surgical Technologist Clinical Ladder Review Board.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

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.