Surgical Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Lenoir Memorial is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team under the direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse. You will assist with patient care and help create a safe, organized surgical environment.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technologist training program and a High School Diploma; three years of experience preferred. Excellent communication, organization, and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and completion of a Surgical Technologist training program.
• Three years of Surgical Technologist experience and/or three years’ experience in data management for purchasing/inventory systems in OR or supply environments.
• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Good written, oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a stressful environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care assistance in the OR under supervision.
• Assist nursing staff and physicians with supplies and equipment for patient use.
• Coordinate planning, replenishment, and delivery of OR supplies and equipment; manage inventory levels.

Skills

Communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Autonomy

Working under pressure

MS Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma + Surgical Technologist training program

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
The Surgical Technologist is that part of the Operating Room team who provides and performs technical skills under the direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. This person assists the registered nurse in creating a safe supportive and comforting environment for the patient in surgery.

Coordinates the planning, replenishment, and delivery of Operating Room supplies and equipment. Organizes, directs, and controls inventory levels, stock replenishment, charges and order placement to optimize PAR levels within the Operating Room.

Responsibilities:
Patient and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Nursing staff and patient are served by providing supplies and equipment for patient use in a timely manner

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High School Diploma required. Completion of a Surgical Technologist training program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Three years (3) Surgical Technologist experience and/or three (3) years’ experience in the management of data for purchasing and materials management computerized inventory systems in either a supply or operating room environment.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Good written, oral communication and analytical skills required.
• Ability to research, interpret and develop recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and with minimal oversight.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and medical terminology.
• Effectively communicate with and train key co-workers to maintain inventory during your absences

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Central Dispatch

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

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.