Surgical Technician - OR - 17th Street
Company: New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
About NHRMC
NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a
preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community
to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and
multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200
physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood
clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is
the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how
many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really
matters - our patients and community.
About the Job
Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Department: OR - 17th Street
Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.900000
Work Type: 48 to 63 Hours Pay Period
Work Schedule: 12HR DAY - Most of shift btwn 7A-7P
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
What You'll Do
Summary:
The Surgical Technician reports to the Manager and Assistant
Managers and works under the supervision of Professional Registered
Nurse. Responsible for functioning in the scrub role by preparing
the necessary sterile instruments and equipment to be used on the
surgical field.
Responsibilities:
1.Assists other members of the OR team in assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating patient care duties. 2.Practices
aseptic technique while assisting with all surgical procedures.
3.Ensures the readiness of the surgical suite. 4.Maintains
professional standards by participating in in-services, committees,
staffing needs. 5.Participates in performance improvement
initiatives. 6.Maintains professional accountability by
participating in in-services, committees, and staffing needs. 7.May
perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA
guidelines. 8.Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership,
teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient
satisfaction and principles of service excellence. 9.Performs other
duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Credentials:
Nonessential:
Cert Surgical Technician
Education:
Essential:
Technical/Vocational Diploma
Other information:
1.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate
of an accredited surgical technologist program or obtained
non-degree accredited certificate of completion for Surgical
Technologist that is current. 2.Licensure: Certification as a
Surgical Technologist preferred. AHA BLS Certification required.
Some departments have additional advanced CPR requirements as
listed on staff annual education record. Non-degree accredited
certificate of completion Surgical Technologists are required to
maintain active certification through accredited body and complete
additional required skills listed below. a.Additional Skills
(required): For non-degree graduates with an active accredited
certificate of Surgical Technologist course completion the
following additional requirements apply: successfully complete
generic and department-specific skill validation and competency
testing, successful completion of surgical technologist specific
skills labs and competency testing 3.Experience: None.
Other Information
This position description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to
the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may
vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a
promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my
employment with the Company is at will.
Consider a career at NHRMC and become part of this award winning
team!
Keywords: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington , Surgical Technician - OR - 17th Street, Professions , Wilmington, North Carolina
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