Surgical Technologist - Duke ASC-Operating Room
Company: Duke Health
Location: Cedar Grove
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital is
consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is
known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking
research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic
facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major
surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery
center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with
nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked
Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties:
cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear,
nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology
& neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition
to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. Duke Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year
as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of
Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for
being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance! **10K Sign-On Bonus for Newly Hired Team
Members and Relocation Assistance Available** Occ SummarySurgical
Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in
the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy
to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.
The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile
aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy,
surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to
facilitate a surgeons performance of invasive therapeutic and
diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the
operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency
in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively
in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting. Work PerformedLevel INew
graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience.
Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service
Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other
departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and
procedures of the department and organization. Demonstrates eager
ness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within unit,
demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II. Establishes and
maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile
environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of
sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations.
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment
and supplies. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing
and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and
accurate manner. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient
population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients. Take calls
and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered
nurse. For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory
environment, additional responsibilities may include: prepare
patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic
setting; assist the physician during patient examination and
procedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimens
for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under
direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing
patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove
sutures/staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings,
following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or
physician; perform other clinical functions as delegated and
supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical
cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require
additional surgical support; update and file patient medical
records. Must advance to level II within 18 months. Perform other
duties and responsibilities as required. Level IIPerform all the
duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following: Assist
with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student
technologists. Serve as a role model to new employees and other
staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team
maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs
of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to
several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case
preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects deficiencies at the
case level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members
and physicians. Adherence to standards including but not limited to
unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards,
and patient safety goals. Assume responsibility for self and
ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the
Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced. Perform other duties
and responsibilities as required. Knowledge, Skills and
AbilitiesAbility to adapt to changes within unit. Ability to work
effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful
environment, and often without relief. Ability to demonstrate
knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the
instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the
needs of the surgeon. Ability to set priorities and respond
appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening
situations. Level CharacteristicsN/A Minimum
QualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited Surgical
Technology program or the successful completion of the National
Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam.
ExperienceLevel I- Entry level position for new graduates of
Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18
months experience. Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time
equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience.
Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsLevel I- N/A Level II- N/A Duke
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's
age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community
built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our
collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan
exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives,
backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange,
it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected,
and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a
responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job
Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University
Health System may include essentialjob functions that require
specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information
and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be
provided by each hiring department.
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