Surgical Technologist - Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 4, 2025
Job Description:
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional,
multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across
North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals
with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work
atmosphere that unites passion and purpose. -Learn more about us: -
-JOB LOCATION:Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd,
Raleigh NC -$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible -- Paid out in 4 equal
installments over 24 months in 6-month increments.**Only new hires
who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past
12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the
sign-on bonus.** -JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Level I
New graduate with up to 18 months of
full-time equivalent experience.Perform all responsibilities in a
manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients,
physicians, peers and other departments. Assume responsibility for
upholding the policies and procedures of the department and
organization.Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction,
adapts to changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress
toward Level II.Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures
team maintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good
understanding of sterile technique.Has a basic knowledge of
instrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate
instrumentation, equipment and supplies.Demonstrates correct and
safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and
instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner.Maintain technical
skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to
geriatric clients.Take calls and rotate shifts as required under
the direction of a registered nurse.For Surgical Technologists with
a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional
responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and
procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician
during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect
and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce
postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN;
assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision
of physician or RN; remove sutures/ staples, change sterile and
non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures,
under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical
functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician;
schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of
cases which require additional surgical support; update and file
patient medical records.Must advance to level II within 18
months.Perform other duties and responsibilities as
required.---------------------Level II
Perform all the duties and
responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:Assist with the
teaching of newly hired technologists and student
technologists.Serve as a role model to new employees and other
staff members.Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team
maintains sterile environment independently.Anticipate the needs of
the surgical team.Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to
several cases.Demonstrate appropriate and correct case
preparation.Competent at unit level.Corrects deficiencies at the
case level.Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and
physicians.Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit
and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and
patient safety goals.Assume responsibility for self and ensures
that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating
Room and Hospital are reinforced.Perform other duties and
responsibilities as required. -JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or the
successful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCT) certification exam.
- Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical
Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months
experience.
- Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalent
Surgical Technology or relevant military experience. - -JOB
HOURS:The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday,
with no weekends or holidays. -Job Code: 00004156 SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGIST
Job Level: E2 -Some roles within our organization may encompass
essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental
capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be
addressed by individual hiring departments. -Duke Health Integrated
Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a
diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
-We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration,
innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely
on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude
of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding
these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
-This job description aims to outline representative
responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of
specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond
those explicitly outlined here. -
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