PRN Surgical Technologist

Surgery Partners Careers•Durham, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH) is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical operations under the guidance of surgeons, registered nurse(s), or additional O.R. personnel. This role involves performing scrub activities based on principles of aseptic technique, infection control, universal precautions, and safety guidelines. The Surgical Technologist will anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize activities in the scrub role. They will also assist in preparing medications for procedures, understand routine intra-operative drugs, dosages, and routes of administration. The position requires preparing and operating equipment, instrumentation, and supplies, initiating service requests, and reporting equipment malfunctions. Maintaining updated preference cards using automated processes and clinical information systems is also a key responsibility. The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, identifying and mitigating patient risks, demonstrating the hospital's philosophy and values, and applying customer service and continuous quality improvement principles. Maintaining patient confidentiality, fostering positive working relationships, and complying with National Patient Safety Goals are essential. The Surgical Technologist must demonstrate respect for diverse backgrounds and follow universal precautions and infection control guidelines.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited school of surgical technology or the equivalent in clinical surgery training/ experience.
BLS certification through an accredited AHA or ARC program.
Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
Computer skills needed.
Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
Strong critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years previous surgery experience in at least two (2) specialty areas.
Certified Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

Assists in surgical operations under the guidance of surgeons, registered nurse(s), or additional O.R. personnel.
Performs scrub activities based on principles of aseptic technique, infection control, universal precautions guidelines, environmental control, and life safety guidelines.
Anticipates needs of patient and surgeon.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and prioritizes activities when performing the scrub role.
Under supervision of the RN, demonstrates ability to prepare medications for procedures to be used by physicians.
Knows of routine drugs used intra-operatively, dosages, and/or concentration and appropriate route of administration.
Prepares and knows the specific uses of equipment, instrumentation and supplies used for surgical procedures.
Locates and operates equipment.
Handles and operates equipment properly.
Initiates service request and reports to supervisor action taken when malfunction of equipment occurs.
Performs scrub role, without assistance by locating supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Prepares operating room utilizing preference cards to set up surgical instruments and equipment.
Independently prepares the sterile field for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for the intra-operative experience.
Differentiates and demonstrates knowledge of sterilization methods required for instruments or equipment.
Implements and maintains preference cards in an updated complete form utilizing automated process and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently.
Predictable and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality.
Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures and user errors.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
Adheres to the hospital's "Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct" in the HR Manual.
Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
Universal precautions and infection control guidelines, including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification.
Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families and co-workers.