Surgical Technologist - Operating Room; Multi-specialty

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (Multi-specialty)

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At Duke Health, we are committed to compassionate care that transforms patients’ lives. With a flagship hospital that ranks among the nation’s best, we offer a dynamic environment where Allied Health professionals can grow and impact patient outcomes.

The Surgical Technologist (ST) assists in the preparation and care of patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics, working under a professional nurse. The ST applies sterile technique, understands human anatomy, surgical procedures, and uses technology to support surgeons in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Level I – New Graduate (≤18 months experience)

• Perform all responsibilities while demonstrating Service Excellence toward patients, physicians, peers, and other departments.
• Show eagerness to learn, adapt to changes, and progress toward Level II.
• Establish and maintain sterile field and ensure team stays sterile.
• Prepare the operating room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts accurately.
• Maintain technical skills across the patient age spectrum.
• Take calls and rotate shifts per RN direction.
• When serving in an ambulatory setting, prepare patients for examinations, assist physicians, collect lab specimens, reinforce post‑operative instructions, and assist with patient calls under supervision.
• Schedule and post surgical cases and coordinate complex scheduling when needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Must advance to Level II within 18 months.

Level II – Advanced

• All Level I duties plus: assist in teaching newly hired and student technologists.
• Serve as a role model for new employees.
• Independent maintenance of sterile field and anticipation of team needs.
• Apply instrument knowledge across multiple cases, demonstrate appropriate case preparation, and correct deficiencies at the case level.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Adhere to unit, hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
• Reinforce safety practices in the operating room and hospital.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or possess an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA).
• Or completed an appropriate US Military Surgical Technology training program.

• Level I:
  Entry level for new graduates or 0–18 months experience.
• Level II: 6–12 months full‑time surgical technology or relevant military experience.

• Both levels:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Adapt to unit changes.
• Work efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment.
• Apply anatomy knowledge and instrumentation to anticipate surgeon needs.
• Set priorities and respond to life‑threatening situations.

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