Surgical Technologist Acute - Operating Room

Advocate Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a skilled Surgical Tech to support the operating room team in Lincolnton, NC. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, patient prep, and room turnover.

The candidate should graduate from an accredited surgical technology program, hold current BLS, and have NBSTSA/NCCT certification preferred. Join a team focused on patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider is required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or completion of military training in Surgical Technology/Operating Room Specialist is required.
• Current NBSTSA or NCCT certification is preferred.

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.
• Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment and proper disposition of specimens; assists with 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.
• Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.
• Attends in-services/staff meetings; 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.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NBSTSA or NCCT certification (preferred)

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.

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.
• Current certification through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred.