Surgical Technician - OR - 17th Street
2131 South 17Th Street
Wilmington, NC
Job ID: 17155
Date Posted: Aug 30, 2023
Job Description
Description
| About NHRMC |
| NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community. | About the Job | | Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center Department: OR - 17th Street Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.900000 Work Type: 48 to 63 Hours Pay Period Work Schedule: 12HR DAY - Most of shift btwn 7A-7P Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No | | What You'll Do | | Summary:
The Surgical Technician reports to the Manager and Assistant Managers and works under the supervision of Professional Registered Nurse. Responsible for functioning in the scrub role by preparing the necessary sterile instruments and equipment to be used on the surgical field.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists other members of the OR team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care duties. 2. Practices aseptic technique while assisting with all surgical procedures. 3. Ensures the readiness of the surgical suite. 4. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, staffing needs. 5. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. 6. Maintains professional accountability by participating in in-services, committees, and staffing needs. 7. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines. 8. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. | | Position Requirements | | Credentials:
Nonessential:
* Cert Surgical Technician
Education:
Essential:
* Technical/Vocational Diploma
Other information:
1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or obtained non-degree accredited certificate of completion for Surgical Technologist that is current. 2. Licensure: Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred. AHA BLS Certification required. Some departments have additional advanced CPR requirements as listed on staff annual education record. Non-degree accredited certificate of completion Surgical Technologists are required to maintain active certification through accredited body and complete additional required skills listed below. a. Additional Skills (required): For non-degree graduates with an active accredited certificate of Surgical Technologist course completion the following additional requirements apply: successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing, successful completion of surgical technologist specific skills labs and competency testing 3. Experience: None.
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| Other Information | This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will. - Member Top 100 Hospitals – In 2016 NHRMC was recognized as a Top 100 Hospital demonstrating significant investment and financial sustainability for the communities we serve.
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