Surgical Technologist-FT/PT- Hoke Campus

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is hiring a Surgical Technologist for full-time or part-time roles in Surgical Services. The technologist will scrub in the operating room and assist with instrument handling, ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety throughout procedures.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and CAHEA-accredited program preferred. One year of experience as a surgical technologist is preferred, with support for ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred.
• 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub technologist in surgical suite.
• Assist with instrument and supply preparation for operative cases.
• Maintain aseptic technique and patient safety during procedures.
• Support patient care plans within scope of practice.

Skills

English proficiency

Life-saving equipment operation

Aseptic technique adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAHEA-accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

## Surgical Technologist-FT/PT- Hoke CampusApply: CFV: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 40792**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Surgical Services**Job Family**Allied Health**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**The primary function of the surgical technologist is the \"scrub technologist\" in the surgical suite. The surgical technologist may be assigned other functions as deemed necessary.NEED STRONG ORTHO EXPERIENCE # **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Knows and follows aseptic techniques when performing scrub duties and support duties for the department* Performs scrub duties as assigned in service areas* Assists in carrying out the patient's plan of care by performing assigned tasks within scope of practice of the surgical technologists and according to the unit guidelines of care, facility policies and procedures, nursing policies and procedures, and legal limitations* Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use* Transports and/or escorts patients to various areas* Assists with the maintenance, selection and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a state of readiness for operative cases* Fosters guest relations within the team and with patients and families* Maintains confidentiality of all patient information* Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the plan of care* Adjusts patient care based on the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients* Participates in educational and performance improvement activities* Other duties as assigned # **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: ## **Education and Formal Training**:* High school diploma or equivalent required* Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred ## **Work Experience**:* 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred ## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Works with complex monitoring and life-saving equipment* Knowledge of Standard Precautions* Position involves skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material* Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physiological/psychosocial/ developmental/ spiritual needs of patients typically served* Demonstrates self-directed learning and achievement of assigned clinical area objectives ## **Physical Requirements**:* Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs* Visual acuity for observation of patients* Long periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting* May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material**Required Licenses and Certifications**