Surgical Technology Extern

What We Offer:

The Surgical Technologist Extern works under the supervision of the Operating Room Registered Nurse and/or Surgical Technician 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 technologist interns, actively engage with the intern program to learn the expertise in 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.

This role includes Hourly Pay & up to $3,000 Relocation

What We're Looking For:

Education: High School or GED required. Current enrollment and in good standing of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Has completed all clinical training as defined by the academic Surgical Technology program.

Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

What You'll Do:

Essential Functions

Patient Care: Assists with patient care while complying with Novant Health policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Maintains clinical and professional surgical services competencies. Assists in maintaining the security of medications.

Communication: Practices effective interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Tasks: under supervision and direction, checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. Performs counts per Novant Health policy. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Helps in draping sterile field. Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Prepares sterile dressings. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with cleaning of room. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.

Human Experience: Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve the experience for both patients and peers. Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep patients informed of visit details (delays/wait times). Model the experience principles through consistently engaging in Always Event behaviors and viewing feedback through the patient lens. Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both our team members and patients to create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding. Know and model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate to role-specific responsibilities. Model our people credo through a passion to care for each other, our patients and our communities.

Non-Essential Functions
All other duties as assigned.