Surgical Technologist I
3 weeks ago
The Surgical Technologist I is a vital member of the operating room team, working under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to ensure the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, adhering to accepted standards of process.
- Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
- Follows aseptic technique, proactively identifying contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implementing corrective actions.
- Performs surgical counts, following policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reporting discrepancies appropriately.
- Labels drugs and solutions, monitoring 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 which affect the surgical procedure.
- Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
- Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop 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.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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
- 0-3 years of professional experience
- Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies
- Strong communication skills/customer service relations
- Excellent organizational/priority setting skill
UNC Health Care is a leading healthcare provider in the region, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research and education. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated group of professionals who share a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity, please email us at .
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