Surgical Technologist - Eye Center
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 29, 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** -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 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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