Surgical Technologist-WMTS

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an esteemed health organization in North Carolina as a Surgical Tech. This role offers you the chance to work in diverse surgical settings, ensuring patient safety and supporting surgeons. With opportunities for flexible scheduling and a focus on quality care, you'll play a vital part in patient healthcare.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Tech in Surgery required within 12 months.
• 1 year of clinical experience as a Surgical Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operating room is safe and equipment functions properly.
• Assist in surgeries under supervision of surgeons/nurses.
• Apply sterile and aseptic techniques.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Knowledge of human anatomy

Surgical procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate Surgical Technology

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Tech, WakeMed Travel Staffing is an allied health professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to a variety of patient populations. Functions under the supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Applies sterile and aseptic technique that combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina?s Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .

EOE

Licensure

Certified Surgical Technologist Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Surgical Technology Program Or Tech In Surgery Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Surgical Technology Program

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And Graduate Surgical Technology Required - Or Military - Surgical Technology Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Surgical Technician Required