Surgical Tech III

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Summary The Surgical Technologist III 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 physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Competent to perform surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Must function as a subject matter expert (SME), PI project, or other unit project when needed. Responsibilities Provides leadership at unit level to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies. Leads/implements changes at the unit level. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols at the department level. Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation; facilitates efficient room turnovers. Demonstrates knowledge and proper handling of surgical implants and prostheses related to surgical specialty focus area. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique; proactively identifies contamination or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. Performs surgical counts; follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens and labels drugs and solutions while monitoring quantities used. Actively participates in the planning and set‑up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure; assists in picking cases and planning instrument needs. Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure; assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. Recognizes 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. Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership; identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment; assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub‑sterile areas; coaches team to anticipate resources. Mentors Surgical Tech peers in collaboration with the surgical services leadership and educator; serves as primary preceptor for new hires, on‑job trainees, and scrub role for specialty focus area; participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process; identifies and communicates educational needs with Surgical Service leadership and educator; assesses department‑wide learning needs and participates in planning activities to meet those needs. Serves as Primary Surgical Technologist resource for surgical specialty focus area. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the development of surgical budgetary requirements; recommends cost containment strategies to increase organizational fiscal outcomes. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN. Other Information Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; or graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology. 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: Requires five (5) years of related experience. Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 7+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements: Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies; strong communication skills/customer service relations; ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player; on‑call (may be a requirement depending on the position). Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: SC Operating Room Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 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: US:NC:Lenoir Exempt From Overtime: No 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. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr