Surgical Technologist - Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 262085
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: Aug 15, 2026
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changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No
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together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North
Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States.
The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it
features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a
regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North
Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing
Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong
advocates of specialty nursing certification.
Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Hiring Incentives
$10,000 Commitment Bonus for eligible Surgical Technologists - Paid in
four equal installments over 24 months (every six months).
Relocation assistance up to $3,000 available for Surgical Technologists
relocating greater than 50 miles to Durham, NC.
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 4 x 10 hour shift; (no holidays, no weekends, no
call); (1) late shift weekly.
General Description of the Job Class
Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist
in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to
geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.
The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile
aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical
procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a
surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory
setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients
preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic
setting.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Level I - New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent
experience.
Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service
Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments.
Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the
department and organization.
Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within
unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II.
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile
environment.
Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique.
Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations.
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and
supplies.
Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge,
needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner.
Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of
infancy to geriatric clients.
Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a
registered nurse.
For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory environment,
additional responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations
and procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician during
patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect and label
laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions
under direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing
patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/
staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies
and procedures, under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical
functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and
post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require
additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records.
Must advance to level II within 18 months.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the
following:
Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student
technologists.
Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile
environment independently.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases.
Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.
Competent at unit level.
Corrects deficiencies at the case level.
Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital
policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures
and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an
accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA).
Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate
training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Military.
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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opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions),
sexual orientation or military status.
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welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all
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these values.
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University Health System may include essential job functions that require
specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and
provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
