Surgical Technologist II / Birthing Center / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care under RN supervision. This role also serves as Birthing Center tech and Unit Secretary, with opportunities to act as a surgical assistant and circulate nurse helper.

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience is required; no degree is necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited program of Surgical Technology, military experience, or at least two years of clinical surgical technology experience with no degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care duties for patients of all ages, infants through adults under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Serves as a Surgical Technologist, Birthing Center tech and Unit Secretary. Provides care preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively within scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures.
• Also functions as a surgical assistant and/or assistant to the circulating nurse. Performs a variety of organizational, administrative, and communication functions.

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides patient care duties for patients of all ages, infants through adults under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Serves as a Surgical Technologist, Birthing Center tech and Unit Secretary. Provides care preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively within scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures. Also functions as a surgical assistant and/or assistant to the circulating nurse. Performs a variety of organizational, administrative, and communication functions.

Required Education

Graduate of accredited program of Surgical Technology, military experience, or at least two years of clinical surgical technology experience with no degree.

Required Work Experience

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

About Us

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY. As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.