Surgical Technologist - Float Pool

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 34,853 - 52,279; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

36 hours per week

Health benefits

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join its regional Surgical Services Float Pool. The role supports Wake region ORs, performing essential sterile techniques, instrument setup, and aseptic preparation.

Candidates should be trained in surgical technology and commit to ongoing learning in a renowned Academic Learning Health System. We offer a 36-hour workweek across 4 ten-hour shifts with days, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants,

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing.
• 3 years of experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stress management

Flexibility

Patient safety

Tech literacy

Process improvement

Education

Surgical Tech program

Job description

Department: 37770 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Surgical Services Academy

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 4 10 hour shifts weekly
• Days

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

This position is $5,000 sign-on bonus eligible, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our regional Surgical Services Float Pool. In this position, you will provide support to the Wake region ORs. If you're an experienced Surgical Technologist with a passion for surgical services, you'll find a world of growth and learning opportunities awaiting you at our renowned Academic Learning Health System.

The Surgical Technologist 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.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing
• 3 years of experience strongly preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Certification in specialty area preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• 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

Our Commitment to You

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.

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.