Surgical Tech NC Apprentice PRN in Morehead City, North Carolina at Carteret Health Care

• Must be enrolled in the CCC Surgical Tech Program.
• Effective and timely cleanliness of the operating rooms, maintain adequate inventory and supply par levels, and transport patients, specimens, equipment and supplies as directed.

Professional

• High school education or equivalent.
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required within 90 days of hire

Personal

• Evidence of good health, grooming and professional conduct.
• Desire and ability to cooperate with and under the direction of others.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Ability to accurately follow directions.
• Appreciation of, and the desire to be part of, a health care team dedicated to providing optimal patient care.

Physical

• Stamina – Capable of standing/walking for long periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Strength – Minimally capable of:
  • Free lifting 50 pounds.
  • Pushing stretchers/beds under loads of 200–500 pounds, with assistance.
• Reflexes/Agility – Minimally capable of:
  • Frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, during shift.
  • Responding to sudden, unexpected movements of patients.
  • Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies; i.e., chemical spills (medications, IV fluids), infectious exposures, patient contact, needles/syringes, waste handling (bodily fluids), medical equipment.
• Hearing and Visual Acuity Dexterity
  • Handwriting skills to facilitate documentation for patient care, handling of equipment, and laboratory specimens. Visual acuity/color perception that permits patient assessment, monitoring