Surgical Technologist II / Birthing Center / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a
Catawba
- Location
- Onsite (Hickory, NC)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
Catawba Valley Medical Center is a not-for-profit community hospital in Hickory, NC, seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide patient care across preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases. The role also involves supporting the birthing center and performing unit secretary duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Skills
Surgical Technology
Patient Care
Preoperative Care
Perioperative Care
Postoperative Care
Surgical Assistance
Circulating Nurse Assistance
Birthing Center Support
Unit Secretary Duties
Administrative Functions
Communication
Organizational Skills
Full job details
Summary:
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
Provides patient care duties for patients of all ages, infants through adults under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Serves as a Surgical Technologist, Birthing Center tech and Unit Secretary. Provides care preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively within scope of practice and hospital policy and procedures. Also functions as a surgical assistant and/or assistant to the circulating nurse. Performs a variety of organizational, administrative, and communication functions.
Required Education:
Graduate of accredited program of Surgical Technology, military experience, or at least two years of clinical surgical technology experience with no degree.
Required Work Experience:
No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.