Surgical Technologists - Wilmington ASC - Full-Time

.9 FTE 36 hours About Wilmington Health Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Purpose: To support the ASC Department in providing patient care by being responsible for the instruments in the operating room and supplying assistance. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Philosophy Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectives Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures Follows the facility's Standards for Ethical Business Conduct Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member Cognizant of patient's rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties Participates in facility committees, meetings, inservices, and activities Communication Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques Financial Practices Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices Reports wasteful practices Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements Compliance Program Contributes to the progress and development of the organization 's adopted Compliance Program Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures Performance Improvement Program Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program Performs according to established performance improvement policies and procedures Safety/Risk Management Program Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person Professional Competence Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities Open to suggestions and recommendations Duties Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards Inspects equipment for proper working condition Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure Confirms that instruments work properly. Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy Correctly utilizes, cares for, cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment as directed Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure Assists in work area by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instruments Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed. Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician Documents patient care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's status Other Duties: As assigned by manager. Qualifications:Required: Surgical Technology Certification within 6 months of hire High school graduate or GED certification Surgical technician course completion Strong ethical and moral character references Preferred: Associate degree in surgical technology Two years previous Operating Room experience ASC experience ADA Physical Demands: Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 - 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 - 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 - 8.0 hrs/day) Physical DemandRequired?Frequency Standing Continuously Sitting Frequently Walking Occasionally Kneeling/Crouching Frequently Lifting Frequently Surgical Technician CompetenciesGeneral Customer Service Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility Teamwork/Process Focus Dependability/Punctuality Interpersonal Relationships/Communication Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving Quality/Quantity Initiative Safety/Housekeeping Organizational Skills/Time Management Sterile Procedures

Created: 2026-03-10