Surgical Technologist I- Hillsborough Operating Room

UNC REX Healthcare; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to assist in surgical procedures in the Operating Room. The role requires strong technical skills, communication abilities, and dedication to patient safety. Successful candidates will have necessary certifications and a passion for providing excellent care. This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus

$10,000 commitment incentive

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies.
• 0-3 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas.
• Maintain and sterilize specialty instrumentation.
• Assist with planning and setup of surgical instruments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program

Military Training Program in Surgical Technology

Job description

Description

Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room - Hillsborough Hospital Campus

Hillsborough Services: General Surgery, GYN, Urology, XI & SI Robot, Orthopedics: Total joints (hips, knees, shoulders), Sports Orthopaedics, Neuro & Orthopedic Spine, Ophthalmology & GIHBR. OR has 8 rooms operating from 7a-5:30p, with 3 late rooms until 7:30pm. All other hours are covered by call time.

Hours: 40 hr/wk. Days with call and holiday requirements.

UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus is a community hospital which is an extension of UNC Medical Center focusing on elective surgical programs. The 163-bed facility combines a community hospital culture with innovative procedures and care. The Hillsborough Hospital has achieved accreditation by The Joint Commission for Total Hip and Knee Replacement services. The Dementia Friendly Hospital Initiative (DFHI) was adopted in 2019. The campus has received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience and ranks in the top five percent in the nation for patient experience. The Hillsborough Campus is located at 430 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough, NC and offers free parking for employees.

For new graduate Surgical Technologists and those with less than 1 year of experience: this program qualifies for incentives described in detail on the following link. The link content is available internally.

For experienced Surgical Technologists (at least 1 year): this position qualifies for the UNC Medical Center Operating Room Incentive Program, which includes up to $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 commitment incentive. It is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and the employee referral program. Learn more about the UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program internally.

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Summary

The Surgical Technologist I works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in sterile and aseptic technique and apply knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and relevant tools to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive procedures. Has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at the entity they serve.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring proper technical practices per accepted standards.
• Maintains, assembles, handles, and sterilizes specialty instrumentation.
• Follows aseptic technique; proactively identifies contamination or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
• Performs surgical counts; follows policies for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies.
• Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
• Assists in proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Assists with planning and setup of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes for optimal accessibility.
• Assists the surgeon, understanding patient anatomy and abnormalities affecting the procedure.
• Assists in case selection and instrument planning.
• Adapts scrubbing procedures based on case information and communicates with the team; responds to emergencies per hospital plans.
• Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under Surgical Services leadership.
• Identifies and reports defective instruments and equipment; assists with restocking rooms.
• Assists the registered nurse during intraoperative nursing practice.
• Operates complex equipment in the OR and troubleshoots as needed.
• Serves as a mentor/preceptor for Surgical Technician Trainees as needed.

Other Information

• Education Requirements: None required if other position qualifications are met.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider; graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program, or graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or formal education/training may be substituted for 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech.
• Professional Experience Requirements: 0-3 years
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Successful completion of UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies; strong communication and customer service; excellent organizational and priority-setting skills.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough
• Organization Unit: Operating Room HBO H
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour
• Pay offers determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location: Hillsborough, NC
• Exempt From Overtime: No
• State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits; eligibility for retirement plans may apply for current state employees.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation. UNC Health provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities and for religious practices. To request accommodations, please contact the accommodations team.