Surgical Tech UNC Rex Cary
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Cary
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Surgical
Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in
the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy
to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.
The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile
aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy,
surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to
facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and
diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the
operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency
in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively
in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting.Responsibilities: 1.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I-A (New Hire/Novice) 1. New graduate with up
to 12 months of full-time equivalent experience. 2. Perform all
responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence
towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments. Assume
responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the
department and organization. 3. Demonstrates eagerness to learn,
takes direction, adapts to changes within unit, and demonstrates
consistent progress toward Surgical Technologist 1-B. 4.
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains
sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding
of sterile technique. 5. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations.
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment
and supplies. 6. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation
passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe
and accurate manner according to established policy. 7. Maintain
technical skills to serve a patient population composed of infancy
to geriatric clients. 8. Take calls and rotate shifts as required
under the direction of a registered nurse. 9. Ability to work
effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful
environment, and often without relief. 10. Ability to demonstrate
knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the
instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the
needs of the surgeon. 11. Ability to set priorities and respond
appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening
situations. For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an
ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include
prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical
clinic setting assist the physician during patient examination and
procedures in the clinic collect and label laboratory specimens for
processing reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of
physician or RN assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls
under supervision of physician or RN remove sutures/ staples,
change sterile and nonsterile dressings, following UNCHS policies
and procedures, under direction of RN or physician perform other
clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or
physician schedule and post-surgical cases coordinate complex
scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support
update and file patient medical records. 2. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
I-B (Competent) Perform all the duties and responsibilities of
Surgical Technologist 1-A, plus Achieves target of room readiness
on a consistent basis. Serve as a role model to new employees and
other staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field and
assure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate
the needs of the surgical team. Applies intermediate knowledge of
instrumentation to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and
correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects
deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with
patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standards
including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and
procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assume
responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures
and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are
reinforced. Other InformationOther information: Education
Requirements: ? Requires High School Diploma. Graduation from a
Surgical Technology program. Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? BLS required. Professional Experience Requirements: ? Surgical
Technologist I-A: Entry level position for new graduates of
Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with less
than twelve (12) months of outside experience. ? Surgical
Technologist I-B: Requires twelve (12) months of full-time
equivalent Surgical Technology experience. Knowledge/Skills/and
Abilities Requirements: Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity:
UNC REX HealthcareOrganization Unit: Rex Cary OR Services Work
Type: Part TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 20.00Work Schedule: Day
JobLocation of Job: US:NC:CaryExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
REQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-14762Diversity StatementThe UNC Health System
and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people
throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle,
and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and
culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to
fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all
North Carolinians.Equal Employment OpportunityUNC Health is an
equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal
employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
political affiliation.To verify employment eligibility, UNC Health
is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify process. Learn further
E-Verify details in English or Spanish.UNC Health supports your
right to work. View the Right to Work Statement in English or
Spanish.
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