Surgical Technologist - Maternity

Advocate Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in aseptic technique, prepare operating rooms, and support RN circulators in patient care. You will handle supplies, instruments, and specimen disposition while maintaining sterility and compliance with policy.

The role emphasizes ongoing education, performance improvement participation, and potential preceptorship for others. Requires formal surgical technology training and OR experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or military training in Surgical Technology/Operating Room Specialist.
• 2 years OR experience as a surgical technologist.
• Current NBSTSA or NCCT certification preferred.
• Meets all ST II qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.

Responsibilities

• Assists in aseptic technique and instrument handling.
• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies pre/during/after procedures.
• Assists RN circulator with patient prep, supplies, equipment and specimen disposition.
• Monitors sterility and ensures proper use of supplies; charges documented.
• Monitors and documents sterilization activities.
• Participates in department in-services and Performance Improvement processes.
• Engages in education opportunities to improve competency.
• Assists in policy, procedure, and standard development.
• May serve as a preceptor or clinical resource.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical assistance

Sterilization

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Healthcare Provider

Surgical Technology program graduate

NBSTSA/NCCT certification preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

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.
• May serve as a preceptor and a clinical resource to others.
• Assists in maintenance and completion of individual specified unit clinical projects as needed.

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, Training, and Experience:

• 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. 2 years of operating room experience in surgical technologist role required.
• Current certification through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred.
• Meets all ST II qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.