Surgical Technologist
Company: Duke Health
Location: Hurdle Mills
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital is
consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is
known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking
research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic
facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major
surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery
center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with
nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked
Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties:
cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear,
nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology
& neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition
to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. Duke Nursing Highlights: \u00A0 Duke
University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as
North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System
was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for
Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of
specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has
6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) \u00A0 **10K Sign-On
Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members and Relocation Assistance
Available** \u00A0 Occ Summary Surgical Technologists (ST) are
allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care
of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the
general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses
expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic
technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical
procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate
a surgeons performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic
procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room
and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of
surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the
ambulatory surgical clinic setting. \u00A0 Work Performed Level I
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.
Demonstrates eager ness to learn, takes direction, adapts to
changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level
II. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team
maintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good
understanding of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of
instrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate
instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct and
safe instrumentation passing and performs 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. \u00A0 Level
II 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 sterile field and
assure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate
the needs of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge of
instrumentations to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and
correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects
deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with
patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence 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.
\u00A0 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to adapt to changes
within unit. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under
pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the
surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to
effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Ability to set
priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential
life threatening situations. \u00A0 Level Characteristics N/A
\u00A0 Minimum Qualifications \u00A0 Education Graduate of an
accredited Surgical Technology program or the successful completion
of the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification
exam. \u00A0 Experience 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. \u00A0 Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Level I- N/A
Level II- N/A \u00A0 \u00A0 \u00A0 Duke is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment
opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color,
disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic
information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. \u00A0 Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve
this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community
feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals
are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our
community have a responsibility to uphold these values. \u00A0
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University
and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob
functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities.
Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable
accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Keywords: Duke Health, Burlington , Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Hurdle Mills, North Carolina
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