Robotic & Bariatric Surgery Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist specializing in robotic and bariatric surgery to join our operating room team in Hickory, NC. The role requires preparing sterile fields, handling instruments, and assisting during complex procedures to ensure patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

You will support da Vinci robotic systems and bariatric programs, maintain instrument inventory, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to HIPAA and infection control

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification for Surgical Technology (NBSTSA) is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Ability to scrub and assist in robotic and bariatric surgeries.
• Commitment to infection prevention and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for a wide variety of procedures.
• Scrub and assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate needs and ensure instruments are readily available.
• Handle surgical specimens per policies and procedures.
• Perform counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments per standards.
• Assist with setup, operation, troubleshooting, and turnover of robotic system.
• Maintain bariatric instrumentation and support bariatric procedures.
• Inspect instruments and ensure cleaning and sterilization processes are followed.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and staff training.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Instruments passing

Robotic assistance

Sterile field maintenance

Team communication

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification for Surgical Technology

Tools

da Vinci Surgical System

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist specializing in robotic and bariatric surgery to join our operating room team in Hickory, NC. The role requires preparing sterile fields, handling instruments, and assisting during complex procedures to ensure patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

You will support da Vinci robotic systems and bariatric programs, maintain instrument inventory, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while adhering to HIPAA and infection control