Senior Surgical Tech - Neurosurgery & Spine OR

126 Atrium Health Hospitals, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for Atrium Health Pineville - Surgery Room. This full-time position offers a 36-hour week with Monday–Friday night shifts and night/weekend on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, instrument handling, room turnover, assisting RN circulator, and supporting specialized procedures in neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, vascular, ortho, and robotics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or 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 neurosurgery/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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or completion of military training program for Surgical Technology/ Operating Room Specialist

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for Atrium Health Pineville - Surgery Room. This full-time position offers a 36-hour week with Monday–Friday night shifts and night/weekend on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities include aseptic technique, instrument handling, room turnover, assisting RN circulator, and supporting specialized procedures in neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, vascular, ortho, and robotics.