Surgical Technologist - Atrium Health Maternity

Atrium Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a Surgical Tech in Cornelius, NC. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, assisting in preparing patients and equipment, and supporting the RN circulator during procedures.

Role emphasizes sterility, room turnover, documentation of charges, and participation in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Graduation from accredited surgical technology program or equivalent military training.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patient and assembling supplies and instruments.
• Assist RN circulator in patient preparation, supplies, equipment, and room turnover.
• Maintain aseptic technique and monitor sterility of supplies before use.
• Follow department policies and procedures and ensure proper charge documentation.
• Monitor and document sterilization activities and complete related records.
• Participate in in-services, meetings, and performance improvement activities.
• Engage in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet goals.
• Contribute to development of policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Supply management

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Sterilization tracking

Performance improvement

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Graduate from accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification preferred

Job description

• 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.

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.