Pediatrics Weekender Program Surgical Technologist - CMC Tower Expansion

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room, ensuring aseptic technique and proper handling of supplies and instruments. You will support the RN circulator and help maintain room turnover, while documenting charges and sterilization activities.

The role requires adherence to department policies, ongoing education to increase competency, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with aseptic technique in the OR.
• Knowledge of sterilization and room turnover.
• Ability to follow department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and setup of supplies and instruments for procedures.
• Support RN circulator and participate in room turnover.
• Monitor sterility of supplies and document charges.
• Document sterilization activities.
• Participate in Performance Improvement processes.
• Pursue ongoing education to improve competency.
• Assist in policy and procedure development.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments handling

Sterilization monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA/NCCT certification preferred

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application.
• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure.
• Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately.
• Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.
• Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
• Ability to communication and write.
• Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks.
• May have lengthy periods of standing.
• Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds.
• Use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the operation equipment/instruments and movement/positioning of surgical patients.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required.
• Ability to work for lengthy, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
• Current certification NBSTSA or NCCT preferred.