Surgical Technologist – Operating Room – Weekends Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

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 UniversityHospital
• Pursue your passion for caring with Duke UniversityHospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently rankedamong the best in the United States and is the number one hospitalin North Carolina, according to U.

S. News and World Report for2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health’sthree hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgerycenter, and more.

• 10K Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired TeamMembers and Relocation Assistance Available
• Occ SummarySurgicalTechnologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist inthe preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancyto geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.

The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterileaseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy,surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies tofacilitate a surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic anddiagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in theoperating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competencyin the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperativelyin the ambulatory surgical clinic setting.

• Work PerformedLevelINew graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalentexperience.

Perform all responsibilities in a manner thatdemonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peersand other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding thepolicies and procedures of the department and organization.

Demonstrates eager ness 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 goodunderstanding of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge ofinstrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriateinstrumentation, equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct andsafe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle andinstrument counts in a safe and accurate manner. Maintain technicalskills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy togeriatric clients. Take calls and rotate shifts as required underthe direction of a registered nurse. For Surgical Technologistswith a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additionalresponsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations andprocedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physicianduring patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collectand label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforcepostoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN;assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervisionof physician or RN; remove sutures/staples, change sterile andnon-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures,under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinicalfunctions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician;schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling ofcases which require additional surgical support; update and filepatient medical records. Must advance to level II within 18 months.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Level IIPerform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus thefollowing: Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologistsand student technologists.

Serve as a role model to new employeesand other staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field andassure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipatethe needs of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge ofinstrumentations to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate andcorrect case preparation. Competent at unit level. Correctsdeficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively withpatients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standardsincluding but not limited to unit and hospital policies andprocedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assumeresponsibility for self and ensures that the policies, proceduresand safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital arereinforced. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

• Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to adapt to changes withinunit.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure ina stressful environment, and often without relief. Ability todemonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedureand the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipatethe needs of the surgeon. Ability to set priorities and respondappropriately to actual and/or potential life threateningsituations.

• Level CharacteristicsN/A
• Minimum Qualifications-EducationGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program ormaintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCTor NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the successful completion ofan appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in theUnited States Military.
• ExperienceLevel I
• Entry level positionfor new graduates of Surgical Technology program or SurgicalTechnologists with 0 to 18 months experience. Level II
• Requires 6to 12 months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology orrelevant military experience.
• Degrees, Licensures,CertificationsLevel I
• N/A Level II
• N/A•Duke is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employmentopportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color,disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, or veteran status.
• Duke aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, andbelonging.

Our collective success depends on the robust exchange ofideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of ourperspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of the communityfeel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individualsare respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of ourcommunity have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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