The Surgical Tech, WakeMed Travel Staffing is an allied health professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to a variety of patient populations. Functions under the supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Applies sterile and aseptic technique that combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina's Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, and ranked #1 as the best hospital to work for in the state of North Carolina; WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is the leading provider of health services of the largest health system in the state's largest county. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our local community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.
* 13-14 Week All Inclusive Contracts with potential options to renew.
* Healthcare Insurance options.
* Considered one of the finest and comprehensive onboarding, and continuing education hospitals in the country.
* Competitive Wages with hourly rates locked in through the life of your contract.
* OT, Holiday Pay, Charge, Call, and Call Back is provided on many inpatient roles.
* Pre-approved time-off requests provided.
* A caring and safe culture with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Licensure
Certified Surgical Technologist Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Surgical Technology Program Or Tech In Surgery Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Surgical Technology Program
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And Graduate Surgical Technology Required - Or Military - Surgical Technology Required
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.