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Surgical Technologist II

Cone Health • Burlington, NC 27215 • Posted 4 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Mid Level

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The Surgical Technologist II assists the medical professional team providing surgical care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves verifying health data, observing patients, performing first and second scrub duties, and setting up the operating table for advanced procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from a Surgical Technology program accredited by ARC/STSA or equivalent military training, and 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures that sterile equipment is not brought in contact with unsterile items or surfaces to maintain asepsis.
  • Observes and reports on patient health changes to adapt the care plan as necessary.
  • Completes basic scrub duties and table set-ups for procedures to provide a sterile and prepared environment for surgery.
  • Gathers supplies and checks equipment to ensure necessary materials are prepared for surgery.
  • Verifies health status data for patients with the circulating nurse to keep a detailed record of a patient's condition.
  • Performs other duties as reasonably required or assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of a Surgical Technology accredited through ARC/STSA or equivalent military training with surgical tech experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent training with surgical technologist experience

Full Job Description

Overview:
The Surgical Technologist II assists the team of medical professional providing surgical care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) by verifying health data and observing the patient. Working under general supervision, this role performs first and second scrub duties and table setup for more advanced procedures.

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Responsibilities:
Ensures that sterile equipment is not brought in contact with unsterile items or surfaces so that asepsis is maintained.
Observes and reports on patient health changes in order to adapt the care plan as necessary.
Completes the basic scrub duties and table set-ups for procedures to provide a sterile and prepared environment for surgery.
Gathers supplies and checks equipment to ensure that the necessary materials are prepared for surgery.
Verifies health status data for patients with the circulating nurse in order to keep a detailed record of a patient's condition.
Performs other duties as reasonably required or assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Surgical Technology accredited through ARC/STSA or equivalent military training with surgical tech experience

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 2 years

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required:
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent training with surgical technologist experience. Surgical Technologists hired prior to 12/31/2017 will have the certification requirement waived. If the CST credential was held on 12/31/17, credential must be maintained without lapse.