Surgical Scrub Technologist Certified – Operating Room Position Available In Wayne, North Carolina

Description •This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive. The Operating Room at UNC Health Wayne is a specialized unit with 13 OR suites. The unit provides a multitude of surgical specialties including general, robotics, urology, vascular, dental, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedic, neurosurgery and gynecology. Our unit is equipped with 2 Davinci Robots and a state-of-the-art hybrid vascular suite. Our unit is staffed by a dedicated team of registered nurses (RNs), surgical technologist (STs and CSTs), first assistants (CSFAs), nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and operating room assistants (ORAs). Shifts typically include 8-hour days with weeknight, weekend and holiday call rotations. The unit’s culture emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork and continuous learning, with strong collaboration across departments. We offer ongoing professional opportunities, including regular in-service training and certifications, and support career development through clinical ladder and continuing education programs.

Summary:

Provides care of patients by optimizing medication use and drug distribution services.

Responsibilities:

1. Receives prescriptions, interprets prescriptions, and reviews the patient’s medication profile /history. Clarifies incomplete, inaccurate, or contraindicated prescriptions with the prescriber, nurse, or other health professional, as appropriate. Identifies and intervenes on problems related to the medication needs of the patient. 2. Utilizes and analyzes patient data to provide optimal drug therapy recommendations. Assesses the patient’s medication therapy regimen and makes appropriate clinical interventions with the provider. Performs protocol-driven clinical services such as IV to oral dosing, stewardship activities, etc 3. Compounds and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products using standard formulas, processes and procedures as required. 4. Complies with the medication formulary, and therapeutic substitution and other programs designed to optimize drug therapy while minimizing cost as required. 5. Completes required documentation such as notations in the medical record, controlled substances documentation, cash register reconciliation, competency, etc. as required. 6. Counsels patients and appropriate family members regarding pharmaceutical care issues as requested or required. 7. Directs workflow of the shift and supervises pharmacy technicians, students, and/or volunteers present during that shift. 8. Adheres to federal, state, local and institutional policies, procedures, standards and regulations. 9. Identifies and participates in process improvement opportunities. 10. Precepts students, residents and participates in training new pharmacy staff as required.

WAYNE Other information:

Education Requirements:

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PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment. Recent graduates of ACPE-accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy may fill this role while pending initial pharmacist licensure, but are subject to limitations mandated by the NC Board of Pharmacy and must obtain licensure within 6 months of orientation or sooner if required for operations.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

01.7040.SURG-820.

SPEC TEC Job Details Legal Employer:

Wayne Health Entity:

Wayne UNC Health Care Organization Unit:

Operating Room Work Type:

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Variable Location of Job:

WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

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