Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Ahoskie, NC is ideally located an hour from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and two hours from Raleigh, Richmond, Williamsburg, and the beautiful Outer Banks of NC. Ahoskie offers a moderate cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a temperate climate and location to support a variety of year round outdoor activities, such as boating, kayaking, hunting, fishing, hiking, and golf.

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist maintains the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field throughout surgical procedures. As a Surgical Technologist, you will prepare and arrange instruments and supplies and assist the surgeon and assistants throughout the operation by providing sterile instruments and supplies. Required to attend educational programs and staff orientation which promote personal and professional development. Participates in Service Excellence Program.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology Program, Certification from a Military Program, or Graduated from an accredited Nursing Program RN/LPN

• Less than 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience - no CST needed

• American Heart Association BLS Certification (required for OR)

Other Information

• 36 hours a week

• Monday

• Friday (6:45 am

• 3:15 pm)

• Required to work rotational weekends

• On-Call one night a week and one weekend per month

• Career Level Availabilities

• Great Benefits

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Braeton Grady, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

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