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 healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team in Raleigh. This entry-level position is perfect for recent graduates from accredited Surgical Technology programs. You will play a crucial role in maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety. With opportunities for advancement to Level II, you will be supported in your growth and development within the organization. If you are eager to learn and passionate about patient care, this is an exciting opportunity to start your career in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

$10,000 Commitment Bonus Eligible

Day shifts, Monday-Friday

No weekends or holidays

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for graduates of Surgical Technology programs.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and sterile field maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile environment during surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical team and prepare operating room with necessary instruments.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Care

Sterile Field Maintenance

Instrumentation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program

NCCT certification

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 unit, and demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II.
• Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
• 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; assist the physician during patient examination and procedures; collect and label laboratory specimens; reinforce postoperative instructions; assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls; remove sutures/staples, change dressings; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases; 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 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 unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
• Assume responsibility for self and ensure 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 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

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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:

surgical technologist, sterile field, surgical procedures, patient care, accredited program, medical instruments, healthcare, operating room, clinical skills, Surgical Technology