Surgical Technologist, Cardiothoracic Service Line

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. This full-time, day-shift role (3x12s, 36 hours/week) focuses on Cardiothoracic OR support and patient care within a dynamic academic healthcare system.

Required graduation from a Surgical Technology program with BCLS certification; certification in a specialty area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Preferred: Certification in specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and surgical setup under RN supervision.
• Prepare operating room pre- and post-surgery; arrange sterile instruments.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and ensure timely handling of instruments and supplies.
• Demonstrate clear communication with the team and patients.

Skills

BCLS certification

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

Department

34413 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: Operating Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekdays

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Elevate your surgical career at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Surgical Technologist (full time, days), where cutting-edge technology and a collaborative environment converge to redefine surgical excellence. Join us in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing your skills within our dynamic academic learning healthcare system!

Position Highlights

• Sign-on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $7,500 sign–on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Shift Schedule: Full time, 3x12s (36 hours per week), Days
• Department: Operating Room - Cardiothoracic Service Line
• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What You'll Need

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Preferred: Certification in specialty area

How You'll Impact Patient Care

Embrace this pivotal role in patient care as you work alongside the Registered Nurse. You'll support direct patient care, prepare the Operating Room pre- and post-surgery, arrange sterile instruments, and maintain aseptic techniques. Key responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist include, but are not limited to:

Ensure top-notch patient care, safety, and advocacy by anticipating and addressing case-specific needs with sharp critical thinking under RN supervision.

Uphold excellence by impeccably managing instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

Showcase your effective and positive communication style with the team, colleagues, and patients, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Seize personal responsibility and drive for performance, growth, and development.

Demonstrate cost-containment practices concerning instruments and inventory.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Thrive under pressure, maintaining effectiveness during stressful situations.
• Exhibit resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
• Be fluent in systems for ensuring patient safety.
• Be comfortable with technology and informatics.
• Embrace innovative approaches to enhance practice.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

Note: Eligibility for 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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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.