Weekend Day Surgical Tecnologist

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technologist II at Cone Health Medical Group assists the surgical team under RN supervision by preparing sterile fields, scrubbing, and passing instruments. Duties include maintaining asepsis, gathering supplies, and documenting patient health data during procedures.

Education requires a High School Diploma or ARC/STSA-accredited surgical technology training; 1 year surgical tech experience is required, with BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ARC/STSA accredited surgical technology training or equivalent military training with surgical tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains asepsis by preventing contact of sterile equipment with unsterile items.
• Observes and reports patient health changes to adapt the care plan.
• Performs basic scrub duties and table setups for procedures.
• Gathers supplies and checks equipment for surgery.
• Verifies patient health data with the circulating nurse to document condition.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

Patient observation

Supply gathering

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; ARC/STSA accredited Surgical Technology training

Job description

The Surgical Technologist II assists the team of medical professional providing surgical care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) by verifying health data and observing the patient. Working under general supervision, this role performs first and second scrub duties and table setup for more advanced procedures.

Essential Job Function:

• Ensures that sterile equipment is not brought in contact with unsterile items or surfaces so that asepsis is maintained.
• Observes and reports on patient health changes in order to adapt the care plan as necessary.
• Completes the basic scrub duties and table set-ups for procedures to provide a sterile and prepared environment for surgery.
• Gathers supplies and checks equipment to ensure that the necessary materials are prepared for surgery.
• Verifies health status data for patients with the circulating nurse in order to keep a detailed record of a patient's condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Surgical Technology accredited through ARC/STSA or equivalent military training with surgical tech experience.

Experience:

• Required: 1-year surgical tech experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Surgical Technologists hired prior to 12/31/2017 will have the certification requirement waived. If the CST credential was held on 12/31/17, credential must be maintained without lapse.