Surgical Technologist I (Part Time) Labor and Delivery

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Our Labor & Delivery Unit is a Level II center which provides care to both normal and high-risk laboring and ante partum patients. Approximately 2000 babies are born each year at UNC Health Johnston. Over a thousand patients are also seen in its triage area. The unit consists of 13 labor and delivery rooms 4 triage rooms and 2 operating rooms across our 2 campuses Smithfield and Clayton. Anesthesia coverage is provided 24/7.

Summary:

The Surgical Technologist I worksunder the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safeand effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures ensuring that the
operating room environment is safe that equipment functions properly and thatthe operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patientsafety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and applicationof sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomysurgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate aphysicians performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Has baselineknowledge and ability to perform duties of surgical scrub at entity they serve.

Responsibilities:
technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
proper maintenance assembly handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
in the proper identification preparation handling and labeling of surgical specimens.
participates in the planning and set up of instruments supplies and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure.
the surgeon demonstrating an understanding of the patients anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure.
in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans.
receives and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership.
and reports defective instruments supplies and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas.
the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
complex equipment and other resources in the operating room troubleshooting as necessary
as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will serve as a preceptor as needed.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 3 years of prior experience as a surgical tech
Professional Experience Requirements:
0-3 years
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies
Strong communication skills/customer service relations
Excellent organizational/priority setting skill

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Labor and Delivery -

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Salary Range:$23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare Inc. d/b/a NC Health) a private fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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