Surgical Technologist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,853 - 52,279; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is looking for a full-time Surgical Technologist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role involves assisting in patient care under the supervision of the RN, preparing and maintaining the Operating Room, and ensuring sterile techniques.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from a Surgical Technology program or an accredited nursing school and possess a BCLS certification. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and educational assistance programs.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification is required; specialty certification preferred.
• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or accredited nursing school is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists with direct patient care activities and prepares the Operating Room.
• Maintains cleanliness and management of instruments and supplies.
• Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Technology/informatics skills

Resilience and flexibility

Education

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Full Time, Various

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

SKILLS/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 situation. Subject to many interruptions. Highly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions. Required protective equipment: eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Compensation

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

Benefits And More

• 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

Job Responsibilities

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.