Surgical Tech UNC REX/CARY OR SERVICES
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Cary
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
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:
The Surgical Technician, ASC 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. This position has a dual function in the operating room
and the
ambulatory setting and demonstrates competency in the care of
surgical patients in
the ambulatory surgical setting.
Responsibilities:
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains
sterile environment.
Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique.
Has advanced knowledge of instrumentations.
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment
and supplies.
Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs
sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner
according to established policy.
Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population composed of
infancy to geriatric clients.
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.
Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual
and/or potential life threatening situations.
Adherence to standards including but not limited to ASC 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 ASC are
reinforced.
Achieves target of room readiness on a consistent basis.
Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
Serve as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical
Techs.
Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains
sterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs of the
surgical team. Applies advanced knowledge of instrumentation for
multispecialty 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 Hospital
are reinforced.
Assist in Sterile Processing as needed to sterilize and package
surgical instrument trays.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
* Requires High School Diploma. Graduation from a Surgical
Technology program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* BLS required
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years OR experience required
* CST Preferred
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Cary OR Services Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job:
US:NC:CaryExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need
a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Cary , Surgical Tech UNC REX/CARY OR SERVICES, Healthcare , Cary, North Carolina
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