Surgical Technologist

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. The role provides and performs technical skills under physician or RN supervision, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for patients in surgery.

Responsibilities include coordinating OR supplies, maintaining PAR levels, and timely delivery of equipment. Minimum education includes a high school diploma and completed Surgical Technologist training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and completion of a Surgical Technologist training program.
• Three years of Surgical Technologist experience or three years managing data for purchasing/inventory systems.
• Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist OR team under physician or RN supervision.
• Coordinate planning, replenishment, and delivery of OR supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and optimize PAR levels in the Operating Room.
• Provide supplies to nursing staff in a timely manner.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical skills

Research & interpretation

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Autonomy & self-management

Stress management

MS Word & Excel; medical terminology

Train/co-work with inventory

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technologist training program

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.