Surgical Tech, Certified -Days- Weekends 3x12s

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Technologist, Certified to assist under physician and/or RN supervision. The role focuses on preparing the OR, maintaining sterile field, and supporting the surgical team.

The position is full-time, onsite, with a weekend schedule and 72 hours per week. Entry-level candidates are welcome and NBSTSA/NCCT and BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Surgical Technology program.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stages the surgical environment and OR for procedures.
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Stages sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions.
• Assists with draping, gowning and gloving to establish sterile field.
• Performs dexterous tasks and assists during procedures under surgeon direction.
• Prepares, labels and hands off specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assists in prepping OR for next patient.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues.

Education

Graduate from a Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA certification

NCCT certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Description

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Summary:
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.

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.

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