Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery - PRN

Job Summary Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting. Work Performed Level I: New graduate with up to 18 months of full‑time equivalent experience. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers, and other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the department and organization. Demonstrate eagerness to learn, take direction, and adapt to changes within the unit while demonstrating consistent progress toward Level II. Establish and maintain a sterile field and ensure a sterile environment. Demonstrate understanding of sterile technique. Maintain basic knowledge of instrumentations. Prepare the operating room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Perform correct and safe instrumentation passing and perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts accurately. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population from infancy to geriatric clients. Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse. For surgical technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include: preparing patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic, assisting the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic, collecting and labeling laboratory specimens, reinforcing postoperative instructions, assisting with incoming and outgoing patient calls, removing sutures or staples, changing sterile and non‑sterile dressings, performing other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician, scheduling and posting surgical cases, coordinating complex scheduling of cases requiring additional surgical support, and updating and filing patient medical records. Must advance to Level II within 18 months. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Level II: Perform all duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus: assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists; serve as a role model to new employees and staff; establish and maintain sterile field independently; anticipate the needs of the surgical team; apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases; demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation; be competent at unit level; correct deficiencies at the case level; communicate effectively with patients, staff, and physicians; adhere to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals; assume responsibility for self and ensure that the policies, procedures, and safety practices of the operating room and hospital are reinforced; perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to adapt to changes within the unit; ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, often without relief; ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the necessary instrumentation to anticipate the needs of the surgeon; ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life‑threatening situations. Minimum Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or holds an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA). Or provide evidence of successful completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States military. Experience Level I – Entry level position for new graduates of a Surgical Technology program or surgical technologists with 0 to 18 months experience. Level II – Requires 6 to 12 months of full‑time equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience. Degrees, Licensure, Certifications Level I – BLS required. Level II – BLS required. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Equal Opportunity Employment Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. 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