Surgical Technologist-One Day Surgery

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our perioperative team. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures across different specialties while maintaining quality standards. Qualified candidates will have experience in the OR and necessary certifications to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of OR experience is preferred.
• Surgical Technologist certification required (NBSTSA).
• AST membership encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team.
• Scrubs in minor and complex surgical procedures.
• Assists in new staff training and quality performance improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Cost management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Under the general supervision of a registered professional nurse, the Surgical Technologist (ST) participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team. The primary focus of this position is the scrub person role in addition to performing direct and indirect care of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist performs in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality; participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement; and participates as a resource person for staff and assists in new staff training.

In addition the ST:

* Meets hospital and department standards for professional accountability (continuing education and competency);

* Demonstrates competency to scrub in minor surgical and endoscopic procedures; Demonstrates competency to scrub in complex surgical procedures in at least two surgical specialties.

* Demonstrates knowledge of Standards and Recommended Practices for Perioperative Nursing related to technical skill level;

* Participates in department quality assurance and performance improvement;

* Participates as a resource person for staff and assists in new staff training

* Participates in cost reduction initiatives by the hospital 3. Pays attention to details under all circumstances

Qualifications:

A. Education/Training

1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required

2. Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred

B. Experience

1. Documented surgical technologist experience required, minimum of one year OR experience preferred

C. Licensure/Certification

1. Surgical Technologist certification required (NBSTSA), or must obtained within 6 months of hire for new graduates of a Surgical Tech program

2. AST membership encouraged