Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patient care in the operating suite. The role requires graduation from a Surgical Technology program and BCLS certification, with preferred specialty area certification.

You will assist the RN under supervision, ensure instrument readiness, and uphold patient safety and efficient workflow. The position emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and ongoing professional development in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program as required.
• BCLS certification required; specialty area certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality patient care, safety and advocacy under direct supervision of the RN.
• Manages and cleans instruments, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Communicates effectively with team, co-workers and patients in a professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility for performance and professional growth.
• Demonstrates cost containment of instruments and inventory.

Skills

Functions effectively under stressful

Resilient and flexible in a changing

Systems for patient safety

Technology/informatics skills

Practice Innovation

Education

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program

Job description

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a Surgical Technology program.
• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN. 2. Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies. 3. Communicates to the team, co-workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner. Demonstrates effective, positive, professional manners while exercising verbal and nonverbal communication to the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients. 4. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. 5. 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
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation Handles emergency or crisis situation Subject to many interruptions Highly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions Required Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering