Duke Careers
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients across various age groups while maintaining a sterile environment. Facilitate invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs and managing instrumentation.
Requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or certification from NCCT or NBSTSA. BLS certification is mandatory for all levels.
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 Commitment Bonus!Relocation Assistance also available! General Description of the Job Class
Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting.
of this Level Level I - New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience.
Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:
Required Qualifications at this Level Education
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Military.
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.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Level I- BLS required. Level II- BLS required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to adapt to changes within unit. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations.
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