Surgical Technologist SE

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Surgical Technology graduate to join our operating room team. Under RN supervision, you will assist with instrument handling, patient safety, and efficient case flow.

Requirements include graduation from a Surgical Technology program or accredited nursing program, and BCLS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality patient care, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and strict adherence to infection control.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing.
• BCLS certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.
• Experience with patient safety systems and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN in delivering safe, quality patient care under supervision.
• Maintains instruments, equipment and supplies with accuracy and care.
• Communicates professionally with the team and with patients in all interactions.
• Upholds infection control standards and safety protocols in the OR.
• Manages instrument inventory and contributes to cost containment.

Skills

Stress management

Adaptability

Patient safety systems

Tech/informatics

Innovation

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Job description

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:

• Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, 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. Demonstrates effective, positive, professional manners while exercising verbal and nonverbal communication to the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• 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