Surgical Tech-Nurse Assistant-Registrar / Birthing Center / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Job Description

Provides patient care duties for patients of all ages, infants through adults under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Serves as a scrub technologist as well as a Nursing Assistant. Provides care preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively within scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures. Also functions as a surgical assistant and/or assistant to the circulating nurse. Performs a variety of organizational, administrative, and communication functions. Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent. BCLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date. Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing) Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division Of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing. Preferred - Graduate of accredited program of Surgical Technology or competency demonstrated by experience and training Certification in Surgical Technology. Knowledge of medical terminology. Formal training in basic computer applications. Data entry proficiency. Required Work Experience: No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

About Us

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. Our mission: Exceptional healthcare. Every person. Every time. At a glance:

• Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5513
• Job Category Allied Health
• Job Shift 7PM - 7AM
• Locations 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602, US