Surgical Tech OR Full-time
Iredell Health System

(ST) Surgical Technician | Robot Operating Room | Day Shift

Iredell Health System Statesville, NC 28677, US

Description

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Schedule: 6:30AM - 7:00PM | Monday - Friday | Full-time (36 hours per week)

ROBOT Experience Required 


The Surgical Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and/or RN Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for the care and treatment of patients in the ASC. Regarding health information has access to demographics and limited clinical data relevant to the encounter. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.

Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Graduate of an approved program for Surgical Technicians.
  • Possesses a thorough knowledge of principles and practice of surgical asepsis.
  • BLS (CPR) certification through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association
  • Successful completion of a hospital and unit-specific orientation which includes age and population-specific skills for the area of practice in which the ST will be working and addresses the growth and development needs for the patients for whom the ST will be providing care.
  • Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

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