Certified Surgical Technician

Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Granville Health System, Oxford NC

About Granville Health System:

For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org .

About Oxford, NC

Oxford, NC is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters - perfect for enjoying the area's outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of an RN, the operating room technician (ORT) participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team. Performs direct and indirect perioperative nursing tasks for patients undergoing surgical, surgically related, or endoscopic procedures. To provide care to all assigned patients in the Operating Room/PACU/Outpatient Surgery during their shift. Is responsible for meeting the established Surgical Standards of Nursing Practice. Included in this assignment is the responsibility to assist in the timely coordination of adequate levels of supplies and equipment to perform safe preoperative care. Ensures effective communication between him or herself, the patient, other staff, supervision, physicians, and other hospital departments. Processes information on the Center's Health Information system as required in performing job responsibilities. Assist in central sterile as needed.

Position Highlights

• Starting Rate: C ommensurate with experience
• Sign On Bonus Eligible: $10,000 (if full-time)
• Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5-year vesting period)
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate the surgeon/s needs during cases
• Notify OR coordinator and follow processes for broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain sterile environment.
• Assist in maintain patient safety.
• Set up and turn over OR suites to meet benchmarks
• When taking call, you must be able to get to the OR and have room set up within 30mins to meet standards.
• Be knowledgeable and demonstrate the ability to process instruments.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, BCLS certification. Possesses valid driver’s license. Computer experiences desirable. Hold a valid certification as a certified surgical technologist.

Prior experience as ORT preferred, military experience acceptable

Apply Today:

If you're a dedicated professional looking for a position with a focus on work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this position with Granville Health System.

Summary: 'Under the general supervision of the Manager of Surgical Services and/or the Clinical Leader, and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist is responsible for filling the surgical scrub role on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competencies in each surgical specialty. Assists physicians and nurses in various medical and technical procedures. These functions must be in compliance with the philosophy of the hospital, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies.

Duties: • Complies with hospital practice standards regarding competent performance duties. • Helps provide cost effective patient care.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place. • Uses medical equipment in a safe manner. • Provides physical safety for the patient.
• Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures.
• Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and other potential foreign bodies. • Supports other hospital personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Assists surgeon in scrubbed cases.
• Pulls supplies for upcoming cases.
• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude towards and with coworkers, employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards. Adheres to facility and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Instrument Processing from decontamination to storage of sterile packages.
• Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment for all assigned cases at the beginning of each day. • Assist with the cleaning of room at completion of case.
• Utilizes surgeon preference card to select packs, supplies and instruments.
• Performs surgical hand scrub and dons sterile gown and gloves according to gowning and gloving policy.• Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving surgeon and draping patient.
• Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts according to count policy.
• Handles specimen per established policy.
• Transports instruments to decontamination area utilizing appropriate technique and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Puts unused sterile supplies and instruments away at the end of the day.
• Restocks operating rooms to established PAR levels.
• Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal and break time period policies.
• Completes work in an acceptable time frame and in an independent manner.
• Carries out assigned duties in an effective, productive, and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude.
• Willingness to adjust personal schedule periodically as workload fluctuates and as department needs require.
• Functions as a team member following the rules of engagement of the department and hospital.
• Adheres to strictest confidentiality in dealing with patients, families, hospital personnel, and the public.
• Anticipates customers’ needs and provides for them as quickly as possible.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cultural, spiritual, and aged related consideration when interacting/caring for patients.

Required: 'High School diploma or GED BCLS certification Possesses valid drivers license.

Preferred: 2 years experience as Surgical Technologist Certification as a Surgical Technologist