Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Robotic and Bariatric Specialist

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

401(K) retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Identity Theft protection

Employee Assistance program

Prescription Assistance with OptumRx

Travel & entertainment discounts

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Surgical Technologist specializing in Robotic and Bariatric Surgery. You will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile fields, and support robotic and bariatric procedures with the da Vinci system.

Expect duties from setup and instrument passing to counts, safety, and equipment maintenance. The role requires advanced da Vinci proficiency, bariatric knowledge, and a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification for Surgical Technology with NBSTSA.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Scrub and assist surgeons by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment during operative procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure instruments and supplies are readily available.
• Handle surgical specimens according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts in accordance with organizational standards.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in setup, operation, troubleshooting, and turnover of the da Vinci Surgical System.
• Prepare robotic instruments, accessories, drapes, and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assist with robotic docking and undocking procedures.
• Maintain competency in robotic instrumentation, camera systems, and equipment management.
• Support surgeon and staff training related to robotic procedures as requested.
• Participate in robotic equipment maintenance, inventory management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of bariatric surgical procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
• Ensure availability and readiness of specialty bariatric instrumentation and equipment.
• Understand bariatric patient safety considerations, positioning requirements, and specialized equipment needs.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with MBSAQIP standards and bariatric program requirements.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for functionality prior to procedures.
• Ensure appropriate cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization processes are followed.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing and Materials Management to maintain instrument inventory and specialty equipment needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate concerns to leadership promptly.
• Adhere to AORN guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with orientation and training of new surgical technologists and students.

Skills

Robotic surgery proficiency

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technology Certification (NBSTSA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

da Vinci Surgical System

Job description

The Surgical Technologist specializing in Robotic and Bariatric Surgery is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing technical support during surgical procedures. This role requires advanced proficiency in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, comprehensive knowledge of bariatric surgical procedures, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Surgical Procedure Support

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Scrub and assist surgeons by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment during operative procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure instruments and supplies are readily available.
• Handle surgical specimens according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts in accordance with organizational standards.

Robotic Surgery Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in setup, operation, troubleshooting, and turnover of the da Vinci Surgical System.
• Prepare robotic instruments, accessories, drapes, and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assist with robotic docking and undocking procedures.
• Maintain competency in robotic instrumentation, camera systems, and equipment management.
• Support surgeon and staff training related to robotic procedures as requested.
• Participate in robotic equipment maintenance, inventory management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Bariatric Surgery Responsibilities

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of bariatric surgical procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revision procedures, and related advanced laparoscopic techniques.
• Ensure availability and readiness of specialty bariatric instrumentation and equipment.
• Understand bariatric patient safety considerations, positioning requirements, and specialized equipment needs.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with MBSAQIP standards and bariatric program requirements, where applicable.

Equipment and Instrument Management

• Inspect instruments and equipment for functionality prior to procedures.
• Ensure appropriate cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization processes are followed.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing and Materials Management to maintain instrument inventory and specialty equipment needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate concerns to leadership promptly.

Quality and Safety

• Adhere to AORN guidelines, infection prevention standards, and departmental policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with orientation and training of new surgical technologists and students.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses:

• Certification for Surgical Technology with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.
• Here at Frye,you choose your ownMedical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

EEOC Statement

"Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.