Surgical Technologist – Orthopedics 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.

• -Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 CommitmentBonus! Relocation Bonuses also available!
• General Description of the JobClass Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals whoassist in the preparation and care of surgical patients rangingfrom infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of aprofessional nurse.

The ST possesses expertise in the theory andapplication of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledgeof human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools andtechnologies to facilitate a surgeon’s performance of invasivetherapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and theambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgicalpatients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatorysurgical clinic setting.

• Duties and Responsibilities of thisLevel Level I
• New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalentexperience.

Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstratesService Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and otherdepartments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies andprocedures of 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 goodunderstanding of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations. Prepare OperatingRoom 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; remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHSpolicies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician;perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by theRN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinatecomplex scheduling of cases which require additional surgicalsupport; update and file patient medical records. Must advance to level II within 18 months. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• LevelII
• Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plusthe 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 at this Level
• Education Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program ormaintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCTor NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of anappropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the UnitedStates Military.
• 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/A•Knowledge, 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 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.

• EssentialPhysical Job Functions:

  Certain jobs at Duke University and DukeUniversity Health System may include essentialjob functions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodationwill be provided by each hiring department.

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