Surgical Technologist / Operating Room / Full Time

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

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to provide perioperative care across age groups. The role primarily involves scrubbing for procedures and assisting the surgical team, under the supervision of an RN.

Experience as a surgical technologist, with a completed accredited program, is required; military experience or two years of clinical surgical technology at CVMC with no degree are acceptable. BCLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: BCLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Must be able to function as a surgical assistant in multiple specialties and be proficient within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative patient care for all ages under RN supervision.
• Primarily serve as scrub technologist; assist surgeon and circulating nurse as needed.

Skills

Scrub technologist

Surgical assisting

Perioperative care

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Military experience

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations

Provides patient care duties perioperatively for patients of all ages, infants through adults under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Serves primarily as a scrub technologist. Also functions as a surgical assistant and/or assistant to the circulating nurse.

Education And Credentials

Required: Graduate of accredited program of Surgical Technology, military experience, recent experience as a surgical technologist, or two years of clinical surgical technology experience at Catawba Valley Medical Center with no degree.

Preferred: BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Work Experience

Required: Demonstrated ability to function as a surgical assistant in multiple specialties. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

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.