Labor and Delivery/OBOR Surgical Tech

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support surgical teams under RN supervision. You will verify health data, maintain asepsis, perform scrub duties, and prepare sterile field for various procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent), ARC/STSA-accredited surgical technology training, 1 year of surgical tech experience, and BLS (CPR) with CST certification. Join a collaborative perioperative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; ARC/STSA-accredited Surgical Technology program or military training.
• At least 1 year of surgical tech experience.
• BLS (CPR) certification required; CST credential as applicable; waiver for pre-2017 hires.

Responsibilities

• Maintains asepsis by ensuring sterile equipment does not contact unsterile items or surfaces.
• Observes and reports patient health changes to adapt the care plan as necessary.
• Performs basic scrub duties and table set-ups for procedures to provide a sterile environment.
• Gathers supplies and checks equipment to ensure materials are prepared for surgery.
• Verifies health status data with the circulating nurse to keep a detailed record of the patient's condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Asepsis maintenance

Scrub duties

Table setup

Team support

Health data verification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ARC/STSA-accredited Surgical Technology program or military training

Job description

The Surgical Technologist II assists the team of medical professional providing surgical care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) by verifying health data and observing the patient. Working under general supervision, this role performs first and second scrub duties and table setup for more advanced procedures.

Essential Job Function:

• Ensures that sterile equipment is not brought in contact with unsterile items or surfaces so that asepsis is maintained.
• Observes and reports on patient health changes in order to adapt the care plan as necessary.
• Completes the basic scrub duties and table set-ups for procedures to provide a sterile and prepared environment for surgery.
• Gathers supplies and checks equipment to ensure that the necessary materials are prepared for surgery.
• Verifies health status data for patients with the circulating nurse in order to keep a detailed record of a patient's condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Surgical Technology accredited through ARC/STSA or equivalent military training with surgical tech experience.

Experience:

• Required: 1-year surgical tech experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Surgical Technologists hired prior to 12/31/2017 will have the certification requirement waived. If the CST credential was held on 12/31/17, credential must be maintained without lapse.