Surgical Technologist
2 months ago
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Relocation Bonuses also available
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.
Level I - New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience.
Assume responsibility for upholding 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. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
For Surgical Technologists 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; 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; update and file patient medical records.
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.
Competent at unit 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.
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.
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.
Ability to adapt to changes within unit.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.
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