Surgical Technologist – Ambulatory – PRN Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

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At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionatecare that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and thegreater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us anddiscover how we can advance health together. -About Duke RegionalHospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke RegionalHospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number fourhospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according toU.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital isthe second largest of Duke Health’s three hospitals and offers acomprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services,including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women’s services, andheart and vascular services. -Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center –General Description of this RoleSurgical Technologists (ST) areallied health professionals who assist in the preparation and careof surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under thegeneral direction of a professional nurse. The ST possessesexpertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptictechnique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgicalprocedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitatea surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnosticprocedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating roomand the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care ofsurgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in theambulatory surgical clinic setting. -Duties and Responsibilities ofthis RoleLevel I – New graduate with up to 18 months of full-timeequivalent experience. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstratesService Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and otherdepartments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and proceduresof the department and organization. Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts tochanges within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward LevelII. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures teammaintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of steriletechnique. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation,equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing andperforms sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe andaccurate manner. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient populationcomprised of infancy to geriatric clients. Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction ofa registered nurse. For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatoryenvironment, additional responsibilities may include: preparepatients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinicsetting; assist the physician during patient examination andprocedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimensfor processing; reinforce postoperative instructions underdirection of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoingpatient calls under supervision of physician or RN; removesutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings,following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN orphysician; perform other clinical functions as delegated andsupervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post-surgicalcases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which requireadditional surgical support; update and file patient medicalrecords. Must advance to level II within 18 months. Perform other dutiesand responsibilities as required. -Level II – Perform all theduties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following: Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists andstudent technologists. Serve as a role model to new employees and other staffmembers. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintainssterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to severalcases. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members andphysicians. Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit andhospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patientsafety goals. Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies,procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospitalare reinforced. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.-Required Qualifications for this RoleEducation Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or thesuccessful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing(NCCT) certification exam.

Experience Level I- Entry-level position for new graduates of SurgicalTechnology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 monthsexperience. Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalentSurgical Technology or relevant military experience.

Degrees,Licensure, and/or Certification Level I- N/A Level II- N/AKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to adapt to changes within unit. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in astressful environment, and often without relief. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to thesurgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order toeffectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actualand/or potential life threatening situations. – -Duke is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an individual’sage, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status. -Duke aspires to create a communitybuilt on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Ourcollective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-anexchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives,backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange,it is essential that all members of the community feel secure andwelcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected,and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have aresponsibility to uphold these values. -Essential Physical JobFunctionsCertain jobs at Duke University and Duke University HealthSystem may include essential job functions that require specificphysical and/or mental abilities. Additional information andprovision for requests for reasonable accommodation will beprovided by each hiring department. – –