Duke University
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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About Duke Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
Duke Nursing Highlights
Duke University Health System
is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification
Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 Commitment Bonus! Relocation Assistance also available!
Schedule
During orientation: 5 x 8 hour shift - Monday - Friday (6:30am - 3:00pm)
After orientation: 4 x 10 hour shift - Monday - Friday (6:30am - 5:00pm) with rotating day off, on-call, holidays, and weekends as needed (work schedule subject to change based on unit needs)
General Description of the Job Class
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
Duties and Responsibilities 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
Uphold the policies and procedures of the department and organization
Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment
Demonstrates a good understanding of sterile technique
Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies
Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner
Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients
Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse
For STs with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records
Must advance to level II within 18 months
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:
Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists
Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members
Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team
Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases
Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation
Competent at unit level
Corrects deficiencies at the case level
Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians
Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals
Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications Education
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA)
Or, provides evidence of the 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 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, and/or Certification
Level I- BLS required
Level II- BLS required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to adapt to changes within unit
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon
Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations
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. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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.
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About Duke Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
Duke Nursing Highlights
Duke University Health System
is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification
Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 Commitment Bonus! Relocation Assistance also available!
Schedule
During orientation: 5 x 8 hour shift - Monday - Friday (6:30am - 3:00pm)
After orientation: 4 x 10 hour shift - Monday - Friday (6:30am - 5:00pm) with rotating day off, on-call, holidays, and weekends as needed (work schedule subject to change based on unit needs)
General Description of the Job Class
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
Duties and Responsibilities 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
Uphold the policies and procedures of the department and organization
Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment
Demonstrates a good understanding of sterile technique
Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies
Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner
Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients
Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse
For STs with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records
Must advance to level II within 18 months
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:
Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists
Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members
Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team
Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases
Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation
Competent at unit level
Corrects deficiencies at the case level
Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians
Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals
Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications Education
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA)
Or, provides evidence of the 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 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, and/or Certification
Level I- BLS required
Level II- BLS required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to adapt to changes within unit
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon
Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations
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. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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.
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