Surgical Technologist

About the Role:

Duke Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our team in the Operating Room. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures, providing direct and indirect care to patients, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Assist physicians and nursing personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, handling instruments and equipment, calling out equipment readings, and collecting and labeling specimens while maintaining infection control standards.
• Manually clean endoscopes and perform high-level disinfection procedures.
• Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and communicate effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or successful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam.
• 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.

Work Environment:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

About Duke Health:

Duke Health is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.