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Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center
UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center
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This position qualifies for the UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program, which includes up to $10,000 commitment incentive and our employee referral program.
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.
As a free‑standing surgical facility, the ASC provides surgical care to both pediatric and adult patients. The ASC supports Orthopedics (Sports), ENT/OHN, plastics, general laparoscopic surgery, general oncology, pediatric urology, urology and dental. Scrubbing is preferred but not required; preferred for candidates with sports orthopedics or ENT proficiency.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm (four 10‑hour shifts per week with one rotating day off). No weekends, no holidays, no call.
Summary The Surgical Technologist I 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 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.
Responsibilities
Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards.
Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
Follows aseptic technique, proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
Performs surgical counts and follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts, reporting discrepancies appropriately.
Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
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 the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient’s anatomy and abnormalities affecting the surgical procedure.
Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information, develops 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.
Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary.
Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed.
Other Information Education Requirements None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Licensure / Certification Requirements
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may substitute for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech.
Professional Experience Requirements 0–3 years.
Knowledge / Skills / 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 skills.
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:
$23.01 – $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite
Work Schedule:
Day Job
Location:
US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No
Benefits:
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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center
role at
UNC Health
This position qualifies for the UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program, which includes up to $10,000 commitment incentive and our employee referral program.
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.
As a free‑standing surgical facility, the ASC provides surgical care to both pediatric and adult patients. The ASC supports Orthopedics (Sports), ENT/OHN, plastics, general laparoscopic surgery, general oncology, pediatric urology, urology and dental. Scrubbing is preferred but not required; preferred for candidates with sports orthopedics or ENT proficiency.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm (four 10‑hour shifts per week with one rotating day off). No weekends, no holidays, no call.
Summary The Surgical Technologist I 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 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.
Responsibilities
Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards.
Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
Follows aseptic technique, proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
Performs surgical counts and follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts, reporting discrepancies appropriately.
Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
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 the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient’s anatomy and abnormalities affecting the surgical procedure.
Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information, develops 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.
Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary.
Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed.
Other Information Education Requirements None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Licensure / Certification Requirements
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may substitute for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech.
Professional Experience Requirements 0–3 years.
Knowledge / Skills / 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 skills.
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:
$23.01 – $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite
Work Schedule:
Day Job
Location:
US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No
Benefits:
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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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