Senior CVOR Surgical Tech IV - Night & On-Call

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Pineville Surgery Department in Charlotte, NC. The role supports neurosurgery, spine, and other complex cases, with a focus on aseptic practices and efficient room turnover.

The position requires an accredited surgical technology education, BLS, NBSTSA/NCCT certification, and at least 5 years of OR experience with specialized training. Full-time hours include nights and call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
• Current certification through NBSTSA or NCCT required.
• 5 years of total operating room experience in surgical technologist role required; 2 years of specialized training in one of the following areas, neurosurgery, and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex ortho, and robotics required.
• Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.

Responsibilities

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application.
• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• 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.
• Assigned to heightened specialized procedures: neurosurgery and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, and robotics.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Monitors surgical supplies and instrumentation 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.
• Serves as a preceptor, and a clinical resource to others.
• Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects and oversees service lines as needed.

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Pineville Surgery Department in Charlotte, NC. The role supports neurosurgery, spine, and other complex cases, with a focus on aseptic practices and efficient room turnover.

The position requires an accredited surgical technology education, BLS, NBSTSA/NCCT certification, and at least 5 years of OR experience with specialized training. Full-time hours include nights and call.