Surgical Tech I - Operating Room
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
Description For new graduate Surgical Technologists and those
candidates with less than 1 year of experience: This program
qualifies for incentives which can be see in detail on the
following link: For experienced Surgical Technologists with at
least 1 year or more :*This position qualifies for our UNC Medical
Center Operating Room Incentive Program, which includes up to
$5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 commitment incentive. In addition,
this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation
assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.
Learn more about our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program here: The
schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 9am - 9pm
or 11am to 11pm with call and holiday requirements. Become part of
an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission
is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities
we serve.UNC Chapel Hill Main Campus is a level one trauma academic
facility and includes 26 operating rooms. It is a very fast-paced
environment offering multiple service lines. We are proud to be on
the cutting edge of technology for many surgical procedures. Our
specialty procedures include cochlear implants, organ transplants,
bariatric procedures, open-heart surgeries, ECMO, endovascular
surgeries, flap reconstructive surgeries, stereotactic and image
guided neuro surgeries, da Vinci robotic surgeries, and
Hyperthermia Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). In PreOp/PACU we
prepare adult patients for surgery and/or recover post procedure
for multiple procedural areas to include Cystoscopy, VIR, Radiation
Oncology, EP/Cath lab and MRI (these patients may receive general
anesthesia).UNC Health's new North Carolina Surgical Hospital
boasts state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient-centric healing
environments. This space connects to our existing five-building UNC
Medical Center campus and feature the following: * Seven stories
with 375,000 square feet * 26 ORS, including hybrid rooms
accommodating imaging technology * 59 pre- and post-operative rooms
* 80 ICU beds and 15 surgical observation bedsSummary:
The Surgical Technologist I 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. Has baseline knowledge and ability to
perform duties of surgical scrub at entity they
serve.Responsibilities:
1.Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty
service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are
employed according to accepted standards of process.
2.Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and
sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
3.Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination
and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective
actions.
4.Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for
incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
5.Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
6.Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and
labeling of surgical specimens.
7.Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments,
supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide
optimal accessibility during the procedure.
8.Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the
patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical
procedure.
9.Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
10.Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent
information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care
and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical
emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management
plans.
11.Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction
of Surgical Services leadership.
12.Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and
equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and
sub-sterile areas.
13.Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative
implementation phase of nursing practice.
14.Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating
room, troubleshooting as necessary
15.Serves as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and will
serve as a preceptor as needed.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
* None required as long as other position qualifications are
met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program;
or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology;
or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals
with 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech
Professional Experience Requirements:
* 0-3 years
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC
Health Surgical Technologist competencies
* Strong communication skills/customer service relations
* Excellent organizational/priority setting skill
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Operating Room Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per
hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Evening JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with
UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of
another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or
the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those
plans at UNC Health.
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.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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