Surgical Technologist - Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team in Raleigh. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to maintain a sterile environment during surgical procedures while assisting a skilled surgical team. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program and will be eager to learn and grow within the organization. As you gain experience, there is potential for advancement to Level II, where you can take on more responsibilities and help train new staff. This position promises a supportive environment focused on collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Commitment Bonus of $10,000

Day shifts, Monday-Friday

No weekends or holidays

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• Entry-level position for new graduates or those with up to 18 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment and assist surgical team during procedures.
• Prepare operating room with appropriate instrumentation and supplies.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Sterile Technique

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Tools

Medical Instruments

Job description

Surgical Technologist - Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

The Surgical Technologist at Duke GI-Endoscopy in Raleigh is responsible for maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures and assisting the surgical team. This entry-level position requires a graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program and involves various duties including instrument preparation, patient care, and compliance with safety standards. Successful candidates may advance to Level II, where they will take on more responsibilities and assist in the training of new staff.

JOB LOCATION: Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh NC

$10,000 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 4 equal installments over 24 months in 6-month increments.

**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the sign-on bonus.**

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level I

• New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience.
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers, and other departments.
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within the unit, and shows consistent progress toward Level II.
• Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique.
• Has a basic knowledge of instrumentation. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner.
• Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients.
• Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
• For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records.
• Must advance to Level II within 18 months.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Level II

• Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:
• Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.
• Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
• Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Apply basic knowledge of instrumentation to several cases.
• Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.
• Competent at unit level.
• Correct deficiencies at the case level.

Communicate effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians.

Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.

Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures, and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or the successful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam.
• Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months experience.
• Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience.

JOB HOURS: The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Job Code: 00004156 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Job Level: E2

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We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

Keywords:

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