Surgical Technologist

About Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice is a leading, multi-specialty physician practice with a strong presence in North Carolina, encompassing 140 clinics across the state. We are committed to attracting and retaining top medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative work environment that fosters growth and purpose.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Part-Time Surgical Technologist in our Aesthetics Services clinic located in Durham, NC to join our healthcare team as an integral member. The successful candidate will provide direct and indirect care to patients, working closely with the surgical team to ensure a seamless and safe experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull all necessary equipment and supplies for surgeries, surgeon-specific
• Set up the surgical field and maintain sterility at all times
• Clean instruments after surgery
• Clean and set up the OR for the next surgery
• Sterilize instruments and put away sterile instruments
• Clean exam rooms
• Stock exam rooms
• Alert team members if supply stock is low

Level I Requirements

• New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers, and other departments
• Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the department and organization
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn, take direction, adapt to changes within the unit, and demonstrate consistent progress toward Level II
• Establish and maintain a sterile field and assure the team maintains a sterile environment
• Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique
• Have a basic knowledge of instrumentation
• Prepare the Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Demonstrate correct and safe instrumentation passing and perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner
• Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients
• 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; collect and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN; 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; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records
• Must advance to Level II within 18 months
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Level II Requirements

• Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:
• 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 a sterile field and assure the team maintains a sterile environment independently
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team
• Apply basic knowledge of instrumentation to several cases
• Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation
• Competent at unit level
• Correct deficiencies at the case level
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians
• Adhere 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
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or the 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 Schedule

The schedule for this position is 8 to 10 hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday, starting at 6:30am. Less than 20 hours per week.

Duke Health Integrated Practice 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.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.