Requisition Number:  257292

Regular or Temporary:  Regular

Location: 

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:  DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

General Description of the Job Class

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Level I - New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience.

Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Experience

• 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.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Level I- BLS required.
• Level II- BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changes within unit.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations.

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