Surgical Technologist-Full Time-Part Time-Variable-Labor and Delivery

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Labor and Delivery Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America) Summary The primary function of the surgical technologist is the "scrub technologist" in the surgical suite

The Surgical Technologist (ST) is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as direct by the Registered Nurse

The ST performs duties according to scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role and responsibilities and according to the surgical technician professional organization

The surgical technologist may be assigned other functions as deemed necessary Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Knows and follows aseptic techniques when performing scrub duties and support duties for the department

Performs scrub duties as assigned in service areas Assists in carrying out the patients plan of care by performing assigned tasks within scope of practice of the surgical technologists and according to the unit guidelines of care, facility policies and procedures, nursing policies and procedures, and legal limitations

Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use Transports and/or escorts patients to various areas Assists with the maintenance, selection and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a state of readiness for operative cases

Fosters guest relations within the team and with patients and families Maintains confidentiality of all patient information Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the plan of care

Adjusts patient care based on the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients Participates in educational and performance improvement activities

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education

• and Formal Training : High school graduate or equivalent required Must have experience working in an Operating Room as a Tech Completion of Surgical Technologist Course from an Accredited CAHEA Program preferred Work Experience : 1 year experience as a surgical technologist preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required : Works with complex monitoring and life- saving equipment. Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• Knowledge of Standard Precautions. Position involves skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physiological/psychosocial/ developmental/ spiritual needs of patients typically served. Demonstrates self-directed learning and achievement of assigned clinical area objectives.

Physical Requirements

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Required Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity