Surgical Technologist

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Retirement plan with match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health is hiring a Surgical Technology or Nursing program graduate to support operating room activities under RN supervision. The role involves preparing and stocking the OR, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring accurate care and safety for patients.

Classic benefits apply, with competitive hourly pay between $25.30 and $37.95 depending on qualifications and shifts; comprehensive health and retirement options are provided by Atrium Health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required; specialty area certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Renders care to assigned patients under the RN, including direct patient care activities.
• Prepares and stocks the operating room before and after surgery; gathers sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile instrument fields and maintains aseptic technique.
• Communicates effectively with team, co-workers and patients.
• Manages instruments, equipment and supplies with attention to safety and cost containment.

Skills

Stress management

Resilience

Patient safety

Informatics skills

Practice innovation

Education

Surgical Technology program or Nursing program graduation

Job description

Schedule Details

Full Time, Various

Hours Per Week

40 hours

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95 per hour

Education and Experience

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing.

Licensure and Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Communicates to the team, co‑workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates cost containment activities of instruments and inventory.

Skills and Qualifications

Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations, resilient and flexible in a changing environment, systems for patient safety, technology/informatics skills, practice innovation.

Work Environment

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes; possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation; handles emergency or crisis situations; subject to many interruptions; highly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing. Lifting: up to 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 100 lbs. maximum.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.

Eligibility for the programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a recruiter for more information during an interview.

Job Duties

Renders care to assigned patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) including assisting with direct patient care activities; preparing and stocking the operating room before and after surgery; gathering clean and sterile supplies; setting up sterile instrument fields; maintaining and monitoring aseptic techniques.