Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room ( 7 am - 5 pm)

Description

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Summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist is that part of the Operating Room team who provides and performs technical skills under the direct supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. This person assists the registered nurse in creating a safe supportive and comforting environment for the patient in surgery.

Responsibilities:
Patient and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships with co-workers, physicians and other departments in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Other information:
Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School graduate.
Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Previous experience preferred but not required.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
CPR Certification
Surgical Technologist certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, willingness to learn and cooperate, displays calm in acute stressful situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to BBP requiring the use of personal protective equipment, exposure to other infectious diseases, exposure to radiation, chemicals, airborne pathogens and electrical hazards. May experience stressful work periods. Taking call required. Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis:
Lengthy periods of standing.
Moving stretchers, carts and equipment.
Carrying and lifting instrument sets (trays) and various items of equipment.
Maintain emotional stability.
Assists with positioning of patients.

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$25.45 - $30.54per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.