Surgical Technologist- Fulltime And Parttime Dayshift- SHORT STAY

Capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Surgical Technologist (ST) to serve as the scrub technologist in the operating suite. You will assist with aseptic technique, instrument setup, and patient care under RN guidance to support operative goals.

The role requires good English, attention to safety, and adherence to policies; one year of ST experience is preferred, with CAHEA program completion encouraged. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist program from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic technique and scrub duties.
• Assist with instrument setup and case preparation.
• Participate in patient care within scope of practice and unit guidelines.
• Access medication/supply room for patient care items.
• Transport and escort patients as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Support educational and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical scrub duties

Patient care

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CAHEA-accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department Short Stay Surgery

Job Family Allied Health

Work Shift Summary

The primary function of the surgical technologist is the "scrub technologist" in the surgical suite. The Surgical Technologist (ST) is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as direct by the Registered Nurse. The ST performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and according to the surgical technician professional organization. The surgical technologist may be assigned other functions as deemed necessary.

Major Job Functions

• 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

Education and Formal Training

• High school graduate 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

• Works with complex monitoring and life- saving equipment.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• 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 For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fever region.