• Surgical Technologist

    UNC Health Care (Kinston, NC)


    Description

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    Summary:

    The Surgical Technologist is that part of the Operating Room team who provides and performs technical skills under the direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. This person assists the registered nurse in creating a safe supportive and comforting environment for the patient in surgery.

    Responsibilities:

    Patient and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

     

    Other Information

    Other information:

    EDUCATION

    High School graduate.

     

    Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist preferred.

    EXPERIENCE

    Previous experience preferred but not required.

    LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

    CPR Certification

    OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm in acute stressful situations.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Exposure to BBP requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required. Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: 1. Lengthy periods of standing. 2. Moving stretchers, carts and equipment. 3. Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment. 4. Maintain emotional stability. 5. Assists with positioning of patients.

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

     

    Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Operating Room

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Salary Range: $21.99 - $25.29 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

     

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    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.