Certified Surgical Tech, OR Lead & Educator

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Rockingham, NC seeks a Level II Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in the Operating Room under RN supervision. This role covers pediatric to geriatric patients, emphasizing asepsis, instrument handling, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited surgical technology program with CST certification, BCLS, and at least 2 years of OR experience. Expect involvement in staff education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist current and maintains Certification throughout employment.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience preferred.
• BCLS certification.
• Ability to educate peers and participate in quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Surgical Process.
• Demonstrates table set-ups and scrub techniques for complex procedures.
• Anticipates instruments, checks equipment, and obtains supplies for upcoming schedule.
• Maintains asepsis throughout procedure and corrects breaks in technique.
• Educates on anatomy and physiology related to procedures.
• Promotes safety practices related to counts, sharps, positioning, specimens, and ESU use.
• Contributes to unit operations and updates preference lists.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Willing to work across specialties to broaden knowledge.
• Records peer group competencies.
• Coaches team on universal precautions and dress code compliance.
• Encourages accountability to departmental objectives.
• Completes mandatory CEUs and professional development.
• Plans and implements patient care.
• Observes patient and alerts team to changes in condition.
• Assists RN with perioperative care and mentors new staff.
• Consults physicians pre/postoperatively within scope of practice.
• Completes tasks and identifies other departmental needs.
• Educates peer group.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Quality assurance

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

US Army/Navy/Air Force surgical tech training

2 years OR experience preferred

BCLS

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Rockingham, NC seeks a Level II Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in the Operating Room under RN supervision. This role covers pediatric to geriatric patients, emphasizing asepsis, instrument handling, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited surgical technology program with CST certification, BCLS, and at least 2 years of OR experience. Expect involvement in staff education and quality improvement initiatives.