Surgical Technologist (Certified)

CarolinaEast•New Bern, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room has up to 12 anesthesia provided rooms, including 2 Open Heart rooms and 1 Urology room equipped with fluoroscopy. Specialty services include ENT/ORAL, General, Plastic, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Urology, Thoracic/Vascular, Neurosurgery, Pain, Open Heart, Robotics and endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery by specialty. The Operating Room strives to meet the surgical needs of the surrounding counties and its physicians by providing compassionate, high quality surgical services ranging from ambulatory procedures to high acuity procedures for adults and pediatrics. The Technician performs assigned preoperative duties to assist the surgical team. Duties are to assist with set-up and preparation of the OR cases, assist during surgical procedures, participate in case completion activities, etc. CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved school of Operating Room Technology or Surgical Technology
Certification in Operating Room Technology or Surgical Technology is required.
Ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff and all others using proper channels of communication
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures
Must maintain current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Participate in volunteer opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform assigned preoperative duties to assist the surgical team.
Assist with set-up and preparation of the OR cases.
Assist during surgical procedures.
Participate in case completion activities.
Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.