Surgical Tech Job at UNC Health Care, Hendersonville, NC

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  • UNC Health Care
  • Hendersonville, NC

Job Description

**Description**

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Uncertified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and uses understanding of the procedure being performed to anticipate and assist with the needs of the surgeon. This role requires the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

+ Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures.

+ Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgicalprocedures.

+ Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, andmedications/solutions needed for surgical procedure.

+ Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.

+ Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistanceduring surgical procedures under the direction of the attendingsurgeon.

+ Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate.

+ Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.

+ Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.

+ Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is open to entry-level candidates.

REQUIREMENTS

+ Provides evidence of successfully completing a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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