Pediatric OR Surgical Tech I — Per Diem, Cross-Train

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center Children's OR in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Per Diem Surgical Tech to support a six-operating-suite unit handling 20-25 cases daily across Orthopedics, Neuro/Ophth, CT/Vascular/Transplant, ENT/Plastic/Burns/Oral Maxillofacial, General/Urology, and GYN/Pediatrics. Work onsite with a flexible schedule and a strong team environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and graduation from a surgical technology program, plus one year of surgical tech experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and graduation from a surgical technology program.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician in a comparable environment.
• No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during the surgical procedures. Knows UNC instrument nomenclature. Anticipates surgical team needs. Knows sequence of various procedures within Orthopedic, Neuro/Ophth, CT/Vascular/Transplant, ENT/Plastic/Burns/Oral Maxillofacial, General/Urology, GYN/Pediatrics. Sets up according to UNC methods.
• Follows safe practices according to UNC policies and procedures. Observes sterile technique. Checks sterility of supplies and instrumentation. Checks autoclave indicators and tapes. Checks expiration dates. Checks instruments for signs of contamination. 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.
• 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.
• Knows contents of individual baskets within services. 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.
• May also perform training activities to include 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.
• 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.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of Surgical Technology program

Job description

UNC Medical Center Children's OR in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Per Diem Surgical Tech to support a six-operating-suite unit handling 20-25 cases daily across Orthopedics, Neuro/Ophth, CT/Vascular/Transplant, ENT/Plastic/Burns/Oral Maxillofacial, General/Urology, and GYN/Pediatrics. Work onsite with a flexible schedule and a strong team environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and graduation from a surgical technology program, plus one year of surgical tech experience.