Surgical Tech Senior Ambulatory Surgery Center

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As a free-standing surgical facility the ASC provides surgical care to both pediatric and adult patients. The ASC supports the following services: Orthopedics (Sports) ENT/OHN plastics general laparoscopic general oncology peds urology urology and dental. The ability to scrub is preferred but not a requirement. It is preferred that candidates have either sports Ortho or ENT as one of their proficient areas.

The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday 7am - 5:30pm (4 10-hour shifts/week). No call no holidays and no weekends.

Summary:

The Surgical Technologist II works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures ensuring that the operating room environment is safe that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physicians performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Serves as a resource in at least one service line.

Responsibilities:
Performs all the duties and responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
proper maintenance assembly handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
in the proper identification preparation handling and labeling of surgical specimens.
participates in the planning and set up of instruments supplies and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure.
the surgeon demonstrating an understanding of the patients anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure.
appropriate and correct case preparation. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Corrects deficiencies at the case level.
and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans.
receives and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership.
as role model for new hires on the job trainees and other identified teammates. Serves as a mentor for Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching guiding and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process.
and reports defective instruments supplies and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas.
the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
15. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN.
16. Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room troubleshooting as necessary

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5 years of prior experience as a surgical tech
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through The National Center of Competency Testing
Professional Experience Requirements:
3 years
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies.
Strong communication skills/customer service relations
Excellent organizational/priority setting skill.
Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player
On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position)

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Operating Room ASC

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If however you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC