About this opportunity
FirstHealth of the Carolinas lists this Surg. Tech. Certified opportunity in pinehurst, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Employee Benefits
At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!
Communicates effectively with a wide range of age groups, ethic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Displays effective organizational skills, with ability to prioritize accurately and quickly. Illustrates computer skills within service provided.
Maintains clinical and professional competency levels required of age-specific populations, to include all aspects of surgical technology in the perioperative care
The Surgical Technologist are not permitted to perform activities of a first assistant, which include independent tissue manipulation and/ or handling, cutting, ligating, and/or dissecting tissue, providing hemostasis, and/or suturing.
Responsibilities
Physical/working conditions: Able to access entire facility: lift, transport patients, supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates manual dexterity, hearing acuity, and verbal ability.
Displays ability for standing long periods of time, walking, lifting, bending, and stooping for much of the workday.
Has efficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
Involves exposure to blood/body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases.
Participates in creating a safety culture by always optimizing safety.
Able to deal with frustration and stress appropriately.
Able to communicate effectively and professionally with other staff, physicians and shift supervisor.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
Considered critical services during inclement weather and disasters.
Available for call rotation as needed.
Qualifications
Education/formal training/licensure/certification experience:
Graduate of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology*OR* Graduate of a training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force *And* Obtain an accredited surgical technologist certification credential during the 12-month period that immediately follows the successful completion of a surgical technology program and maintain certification to maintain employment as a surgical technologist.
BCLS required.
Worksite address
pinehurst, NC, 28374, US
Who can apply
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