Surgical Technician, OR

Company: WakeMed
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

About WakeMed:WakeMed North Hospital provides exceptional patient care to the residents in the growing north Raleigh, N.C., area. WakeMed North offers the areas only Women's Hospital and inpatient and outpatient services for the whole family including: 24/7 emergency, surgery, childbirth facilities, Level III special care nursery, physical therapy, outpatient imaging, laboratory and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, and a growing network of physicians. The 61-bed hospital provides inpatient and outpatient obstetrics and gynecological care to women of all ages, and medical and surgical services for men and women. The full-service emergency department provides 24/7 care for the entire family that is backed by Wake County's only Level I Trauma Center and WakeMed Children's Hospital, both located at WakeMed's Raleigh Campus.WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment thatpromotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverseworkforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms orconditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.Position Information:The Surgical Technician is an allied health professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to a variety of patient populations. Functions under the supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Applies sterile and aseptic technique that combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Experience Requirements:1 Year Clinical - Surgical Technician PreferredEducation Required:High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And Graduate Surgical Technology Required - Or Military - Surgical Technology RequiredLicensure/Certification Requirements:Certified Surgical Technologist RequiredHours of Work:Every Monday & Thursday from 11a - 11pWeekend Requirements:No WeekendsCall Requirements:Yes

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