Certified Surgical Technologist (Procedure Focused) - ENT

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Pa - Southern Pines, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Southern Pines, NC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Procedure Focused Certified Surgical Technologist is a multi-skilled health professional responsible for providing quality healthcare in surgical and clinical settings. This role involves both administrative and clinical tasks, including patient preparation, assisting during procedures, and ensuring a sterile environment. The Surgical Tech will work closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of life through efficient care.

Responsibilities

• Schedule time off appropriately and limit unscheduled absences.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and return patient calls promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring all necessary consents and supplies are ready.
• Assist the physician during examinations and procedures, maintaining a sterile field and applying universal precautions.
• Perform administrative duties, including documentation of patient communications and treatments.
• Follow up with post-operative patients and provide aftercare instructions.
• Maintain rooms, equipment, and supplies, ensuring cleanliness and proper inventory management.
• Ensure patient and staff safety by following OSHA guidelines and universal precautions.
• Assist in fiscal management of clinic resources to avoid unnecessary costs.
• Collaborate with team members to promote increased patient volume in the Allergy Clinic.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification with no restrictions.
• Current BLS Certification required; ACLS required if assisting in surgery outside of the clinic.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique, and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting.
• Ability to use and apply medical terminology appropriately.
• Thorough knowledge of general clinical principles, methodology, and measures for outcomes.
• Administrative skills necessary to effectively perform clerical tasks.
• Prior ENT and/or Plastics surgical experience; knowledge of instruments and equipment used in specialty.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours a day and lift patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal skills and tactfulness.
• Ability to relate sensitively to patients' needs.
• Excellent telephone skills and etiquette.
• Ability to multi-task and be resourceful.
• Mindfulness of quality improvement and cost-efficient care.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off for vacations and holidays.
• Continuing education support.