Surgical Technologist SE

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: Operating Room team is seeking a dedicated professional to support surgical operations. The role emphasizes patient safety, instrument management, and proactive communication with the multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Surgical Technology or Nursing program graduate with BCLS certification; specialty certification is a plus. 3, 12-hour shifts are typical, with nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy under RN supervision.
• Maintains instruments, equipment and supplies; ensures cleanliness and readiness.
• Communicates effectively with team, coworkers and patients.
• Takes personal responsibility for performance and professional growth.
• Demonstrates cost containment in instruments and inventory.

Skills

Stressful situations

Flexible in change

Patient safety systems

Tech informatics

Practice innovation

Education

Surgical Technology or Nursing program

Job description

Department

34413 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: Operating Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3, 12-hour shifts
Sunday-Saturday
0615-1845 and/or 1815-0645
Nights, Weekends, Holidays
No On Call Requirements

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.