Surgical Technologist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will assist in aseptic technique, prepare patients, instruments, and supplies, and help maintain room turnover for complex procedures.

Responsibilities include sterilization monitoring, documentation of charges, participation in in-services, and potential preceptor duties. A high school diploma and BLS are required; surgical tech training or military OR training is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or completion of military training for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
• 2 years operating room experience in a surgical technologist role preferred (as of 5/26/2019).
• Current certification preferred.
• Meets qualifications of ST II in Surgical Tech Ladder.
• New grads considered if eager to build broad clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in aseptic technique and instrument handling during surgical procedures.
• Assist RN circulator in preparation of patient, supplies, instruments and room turnover.
• Monitor sterilization and ensure supplies are used properly; document charges.
• Attend in-services and participate in Performance Improvement processes.
• Assist in development of department policies, procedures and standards.
• May serve as a preceptor and clinical resource to others.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technology program or military OR training

Tools

Surgical instruments

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.
• May serve as a preceptor and a clinical resource to others.
• Assists in maintenance and completion of individual specified unit clinical projects as needed.

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. Effective 5/26/2019, 2 years of operating room experience in surgical technologist role preferred. Current certification preferred. Meets qualifications of ST II in Surgical Tech Ladder. Will consider multi-functional new grads who are eager to build broad clinical skills.