Surgical Technologist I (Per Diem) - Children's OR

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health's Medical Center Children's OR in North Carolina seeks a Per Diem Surgical Tech to support a six-operating-suite unit, helping in diverse services such as Orthopedics, Neuro, ENT, Oral Maxillofacial, Burns, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastics, Urology, and Dental Surgery.

You will assist the surgical team, know UNC instrument nomenclature, anticipate needs, and set up according to UNC methods; enjoy continuous learning opportunities and a collegial team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during procedures and knows UNC instrument nomenclature.
• Anticipates team needs and follows UNC procedure sequences.
• Sets up according to UNC methods.

Job description

Per Diem Surgical Tech Needed

UNC Medical Center Children's OR is a unit with six operating suites, averaging 20-25 cases per day. Our Children's OR staff are able to work in multiple service areas, including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Oral Maxillofacial, Burns, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastics, Urology, and Dental Surgery. The OR uses new, innovative state of the art equipment that reinforces continuous learning opportunities. The Children's OR staff are collegial and supportive of each other. Surgeons, OR staff, Anesthesia team and all ancillary services work together daily to provide high quality care for the most acute pediatric patients in North Carolina

Description

UNC Medical Center Children's OR is a unit with six operating suites, averaging 20-25 cases per day. Our Children's OR staff are able to work in multiple service areas, including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Oral Maxillofacial, Burns, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastics, Urology, and Dental Surgery. The OR uses new, innovative state of the art equipment that reinforces continuous learning opportunities. The Children's OR staff are collegial and supportive of each other. Surgeons, OR staff, Anesthesia team and all ancillary services work together daily to provide high quality care for the most acute pediatric patients in North Carolina

Summary

Assists a surgical team in the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during the surgical procedures. Knows UNC instrument nomenclature. Anticipates surgical team needs. Knows sequence of various procedures within the following services Orthopedic, Neuro/Ophth, CT/Vascular/Transplant, ENT/Plastic/Burns/Oral Maxillofacial, General/Urology, GYN/Pediatrics. Sets up according to UNC methods.
• Follows safe