Surgical Technologist-Per Diem

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Surgical Technologist (scrub technologist) to support operative cases. Duties include aseptic scrub, instrument preparation, and assisting the patient care plan under department guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CAHEA-accredited course, and 1 year of surgical tech experience, with strong English communication and knowledge of standard precautions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred.
• 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Knowledge of Standard Precautions.

Responsibilities

• 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 unit guidelines.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

English language proficiency

Life-saving equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist Course (CAHEA Accredited Program)

Job description

FacilityCFV Gastro DHEC BuildingLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentCFV Gastro DHECJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryThe primary function of the surgical technologist is the \"scrub technologist\" in the surgical suite. The surgical technologist may be assigned other functions as deemed necessary.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Knows and follows aseptic techniques when performing scrub duties and support duties for the departmentPerforms scrub duties as assigned in service areasAssists 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 limitationsAccess to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care useTransports and/or escorts patients to various areasAssists with the maintenance, selection and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a state of readiness for operative casesFosters guest relations within the team and with patients and familiesMaintains confidentiality of all patient informationSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the plan of careAdjusts patient care based on the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsParticipates in educational and performance improvement activitiesOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredCompletion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferredWork Experience:1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageWorks with complex monitoring and life-saving equipmentKnowledge of Standard PrecautionsPosition involves skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialDemonstrates knowledge of age-specific physiological/psychosocial/ developmental/ spiritual needs of patients typically servedDemonstrates self-directed learning and achievement of assigned clinical area objectivesPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsLong periods of standing, walking, bending and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart AssociationCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity