Surgical Technologist IV - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Full Time

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist IV to join their Carolinas Medical Center. The role involves applying advanced surgical skills in various specializations, ensuring patient care during surgeries, and maintaining a sterile environment. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years of operating room experience and specialized training.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligible

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years operating room experience in surgical technologist role required.
• 2 years specialized training in areas like neurosurgery or robotics.
• Meets all Surgical Tech Ladder qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in surgical procedures while maintaining sterility.
• Organizes surgical supplies and instruments.
• Monitors sterilization activities and documents them.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Surgical Technologist IV - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Full Time

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Overview

This position is sign-on bonus eligible! Experienced Full Time Surgical Technologists are eligible for a sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment. New Graduate and Part Time Surgical Technologists are eligible for sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.

Primary Purpose

Overview

This position is sign-on bonus eligible! Experienced Full Time Surgical Technologists are eligible for a sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment. New Graduate and Part Time Surgical Technologists are eligible for sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.

Primary Purpose

Applies advanced surgical technology skills to assist in providing patient care in the surgical suite while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities. Brings exceptionally heightened skills in current specialty areas of neurosurgery and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, or robotics. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Major 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.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• 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.
• Assigned to heightened specialized procedures: neurosurgery and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, and robotics.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
• Monitors surgical supplies and instrumentation 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.
• Serves as a preceptor, and a clinical resource to others.
• Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects and oversees service lines as needed.
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist. Certification / License Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required. Current certification required. Work Experience 5 years of total operating room experience in surgical technologist role required; 2 years of specialized training in one of the following areas, neurosurgery, and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex ortho, and robotics required. Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age-specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the following age groups:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education Certification / License Experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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