Surgical Tech, Uncertified

Description

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Summary:
Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Uncertified 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.
PARDEE

Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is open to entry-level candidates
01.6600.2800

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

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.

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