Surgical Technologist

Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: August 31, 2024

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 SUMMARY:We are seeking a -Surgical Technologist -in our -Duke GI - Endoscopy of Raleigh -to perform a variety of specialized technical and supportive patient care activities to assist medical professional personnel in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. - - -JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Explain procedures to patient, allay their fear and elicit cooperation.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, attaching vital sign equipment, and positioning the patient.
• Assist physician and nursing personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to include, handling instruments and equipment, calling out equipment readings, and handling specimens while maintaining infection control standards.
• Manually clean endoscopes and then perform the proper process to complete high level disinfection of these scopes.
• Distribute supplies as needed and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist nurse with transporting the patient into the procedure room and to recovery after the procedure.
• Obtain family members from the waiting room once patient is in recovery, assist patients to restroom when needed and obtain refreshments for patients.
• Clean and dress stretchers in preparation for next patient.
• Clean procedure rooms, including procedural tables, countertops, floor mats and wall suction systems. -JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or the successful completion of the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam. -JOB HOURS:The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.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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