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$10,000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Duke GI-Endoscopy at Brier Creek - 10207 Cerny St

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist in our Duke GI-Endoscopy at Brier Creek clinic located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has basic knowledge of instrumentation. Prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and assists provider in a safe and accurate manner
Maintains technical skills for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, attaching vital sign equipment, and positioning the patient.
Assist physician and nursing personnel during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures to include, handling instruments and equipment, calling out equipment readings, and collecting and labeling specimens while maintaining infection control standards.
Manually clean endoscopes and then perform the proper process to complete High Level Disinfection of these scopes.
Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.
Assist nurse with transporting the patient into the procedure room and to recovery after the procedure.
Anticipate the needs of the Endoscopist and the procedural nurse.
Clean and dress stretchers in preparation for next patient.
Clean procedure rooms, including procedural tables, countertops, floor mats and wall suction systems.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA). Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Military.
Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months experience.
Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience.
BLS required

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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