Surgical Technologist - Cardiothoracic
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked
among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. -**10K Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team
Members and Relocation Assistance Available** -General Description
of this RoleSurgical 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 surgeon's
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 II Perform 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
Qualifications -EducationGraduate of an accredited Surgical
Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist
certification (NCCT or NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the
successful completion of an appropriate training program for
Surgical Technology in the United States Military. -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
ideas-an 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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