Surgical Technologist I

2 weeks ago


Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full time

About the Role:

As a Surgical Technologist at UNC Health Care, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the operating room environment. Under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse, you will be responsible for facilitating the safe operating room environment, ensuring that equipment functions properly, and that surgical procedures are performed with expertise and precision.

Key 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 policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
  • 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 in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
  • 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.

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
  • Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies

Work Environment:

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. 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.



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