Description

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　　Summary:

　　The 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.

　　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

　　BLS certificationKNOWLEDGE, 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.

　　Job Details

　　Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

　　Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

　　Organization Unit: Operating Room

　　Work Type: Per Diem

　　Work Assignment Type: Onsite

　　Work Schedule: Rotating

　　Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

　　Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.