Surgical Technologist — OR Support & Patient Safety

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a skilled Surgical Technician or Nursing graduate to support patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will manage instruments, equipment and supplies while maintaining high standards of safety and communication with the team.

The role emphasizes personal responsibility, ongoing professional growth, and cost-conscious handling of inventory to ensure efficient operations in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or Nursing program.
• BCLS certification required.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy 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

Adaptability

Patient safety systems

Technology/informatics

Practice innovation

Education

Graduation from Surgical Technology program or Nursing program

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a skilled Surgical Technician or Nursing graduate to support patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will manage instruments, equipment and supplies while maintaining high standards of safety and communication with the team.

The role emphasizes personal responsibility, ongoing professional growth, and cost-conscious handling of inventory to ensure efficient operations in a busy clinical setting.