Surgical Technologist

Novant Health
Wilmington/North Carolina/
  • Healthcare
Our job summary
Competitive clinical role supporting surgeons in a fast-paced OR with training pathway to certification. Surgical Technologist; full-time or per-diem; on-site in hospital OR; permanent or contract (varies by employer); supports invasive surgical procedures, equipment prep, sterile technique, and patient safety. - High School diploma or GED (required) - Graduate of accredited Surgical Tech program or military 68D OR Specialist, or must obtain certification within 12 months - Ability to pass skill validation and competency testing - Effective communication, customer service, time-management skills - Previous surgical tech experience preferred
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What We Offer:

The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

What We're Looking For:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
    • Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required.
  • Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
  • Licensure/certification/registration: Current Surgical Tech Certification, preferred.
  • Additional skills required: For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills

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