Surgical Technologist (Certified) Surgery Center

*****APPLICANTS NEED ONE YEAR OF ST EXPERIENCE TO APPLY*****

The Surgery Center has 6 OR's and a procedure room. The Surgery Center strives to meet the surgical needs of the surrounding counties and its physicians by providing compassionate, high quality surgical services ranging from ambulatory procedures to high acuity procedures for adults and pediatrics.

Job Summary: The Technician performs assigned preoperative duties to assist the surgical team. Duties are to assist with set-up and preparation of the OR cases, assist during surgical procedures, participate in case completion activities, etc.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Graduate from an approved school of Operating Room Technology or Surgical Technology. 
• Certification in Operating Room Technology or Surgical Technology is preferred. Higher pay grade if certified
• Must maintain current AH CPR certification.
• Ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/ area's/ department's policies and procedures
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.