Surgical Tech, Certified

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: Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and uses understanding of the procedure being performed to anticipate and assist with the needs of the surgeon. This role requires the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Responsibilities: • Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures. • Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. • Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedure. • Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. • Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistance during surgical procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon. • Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate. • Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. • Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. • Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned. Other information: QUALIFICATIONS This position is open to entry-level candidates. Required • Graduate from a Surgical Technology program • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee ASC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Pardee Ambulatory Surgery Center Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: MILLS RIVER SURG CTR Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr