Surgical Technologist

UNC REX Healthcare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. This role entails providing technical assistance in surgeries, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with a diverse group of healthcare professionals. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, with preference given to those who have completed an operating room course.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Preferred graduate of an approved surgical technologist course.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care services.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with staff and departments.
• Engage in physical activities such as moving stretchers and positioning patients.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Ability to accept criticism

Willingness to learn

Calmness under stress

Education

High School graduate

Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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.

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.

Other information:
EDUCATION

• High School graduate.
• Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience preferred but not required.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• CPR Certification

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm in acute stressful situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to BBP requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required. Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: 1. Lengthy periods of standing. 2. Moving stretchers, carts and equipment. 3. Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment. 4. Maintain emotional stability. 5. Assists with positioning of patients.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No