UNC Health
Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room (West)
UNC Health, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room (West)
Incentive Program : The position qualifies for the UNC Rex Surgical Technologist Commitment Incentive Program. Option 1: $10,000 spread over two years, paid in three equal payments after the teammate’s six-, twelve-, and twenty‑four‑month work‑through dates. Option 2: $15,000 spread over three years, paid in three equal payments after the teammate’s twelve-, twenty‑four-, and thirty‑six‑month work‑through dates. We’re an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Rex has a robust and efficient surgical program. We have two separate OR departments that perform both inpatient and outpatient procedures on adult and pediatric populations. Our
OR West
has 12 Operating Rooms and
OR East
has 10 Operating Rooms and 1 Procedure Room. The Nurses and Surgical Technologists provide intraoperative care for a variety of service lines including Plastics, GYN, GU, General, Bariatrics, Colorectal, Orthopedics, Neuro, Urology, Pulmonology and ENT. 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. The role has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at the entity they serve. Responsibilities
Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 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 and monitors quantities used. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. Actively participates in planning and setup 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 which affect the surgical procedure. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information, developing modifications to standard approaches and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospital-wide 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 and Certification Requirements
Basic Life Support (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 be substituted for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech. Professional Experience Requirements
0–3 years Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Successful completion of the service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. Strong communication skills/customer service relations. Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: OR West Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 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 of Job: US:NC:Raleigh 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. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
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Incentive Program : The position qualifies for the UNC Rex Surgical Technologist Commitment Incentive Program. Option 1: $10,000 spread over two years, paid in three equal payments after the teammate’s six-, twelve-, and twenty‑four‑month work‑through dates. Option 2: $15,000 spread over three years, paid in three equal payments after the teammate’s twelve-, twenty‑four-, and thirty‑six‑month work‑through dates. We’re an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Rex has a robust and efficient surgical program. We have two separate OR departments that perform both inpatient and outpatient procedures on adult and pediatric populations. Our
OR West
has 12 Operating Rooms and
OR East
has 10 Operating Rooms and 1 Procedure Room. The Nurses and Surgical Technologists provide intraoperative care for a variety of service lines including Plastics, GYN, GU, General, Bariatrics, Colorectal, Orthopedics, Neuro, Urology, Pulmonology and ENT. 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. The role has baseline knowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at the entity they serve. Responsibilities
Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 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 and monitors quantities used. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. Actively participates in planning and setup 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 which affect the surgical procedure. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information, developing modifications to standard approaches and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospital-wide 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 and Certification Requirements
Basic Life Support (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 be substituted for individuals with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech. Professional Experience Requirements
0–3 years Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Successful completion of the service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. Strong communication skills/customer service relations. Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: OR West Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 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 of Job: US:NC:Raleigh 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. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UNC Health by 2x
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