Surgical Technologist- Fulltime Days-Fayetteville Ambulatory Surgery Center

Cape Fear Valley Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the surgical technologist is the "scrub technologist" in the surgical suite. The Surgical Technologist (ST) is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as direct by the Registered Nurse. The ST performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and according to the surgical technician professional organization. The surgical technologist may be assigned other functions as deemed necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Works with complex monitoring and life-saving equipment.
Reads, writes, and speaks English.
Knowledge of Standard Precautions.
Position involves skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physiological/psychosocial/ developmental/ spiritual needs of patients typically served.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and achievement of assigned clinical area objectives.
Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
Visual acuity for observation of patients
Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
BLS - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred
1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred

Responsibilities

Knows and follows aseptic techniques when performing scrub duties and support duties for the department.
Performs scrub duties as assigned in service areas.
Assists in carrying out the patient's plan of care by performing assigned tasks within scope of practice of the surgical technologists and according to the unit guidelines of care, facility policies and procedures, nursing policies and procedures, and legal limitations.
Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use.
Transports and/or escorts patients to various areas.
Assists with the maintenance, selection and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a state of readiness for operative cases.
Fosters guest relations within the team and with patients and families.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the plan of care.
Adjusts patient care based on the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients.
Participates in educational and performance improvement activities.
Other duties as assigned