Surgical Technologist-Full Time- Short Stay

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Fear Valley Health seeks a Surgical Technologist (scrub technologist) for the Short Stay Surgery department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. This Days shift position supports aseptic techniques, assists in instrument prep, and helps transport and prepare supplies for operative cases.

The role requires high school diploma and preferred CAHEA program training, with 1 year experience preferred; adherence to safety and confidentiality is essential.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an accredited CAHEA program is preferred.
• One year experience as a surgical technologist is preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsabilidades

• Knows and follows aseptic techniques when performing scrub duties.
• Performs scrub duties in service areas.
• Assists with implementing the patient’s plan of care within the scope of practice for surgical technologists.
• Accesses medication and supply rooms to retrieve items for patient care.
• Transports and escorts patients to various areas.
• Maintains and prepares instruments, equipment and supplies for operative cases.
• Supports patient and family interactions with care teams; maintains confidentiality.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist Course from Accredited CAHEA Program

Descripción del empleo

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Short Stay Surgery

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.

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

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity