Surgical Technologist (ST) - Operating Room

Atrium Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 3,485,328 - 5,227,992; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a surgical tech to support the operating room team at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. The role involves preparing and stocking sterile supplies, setting up instrument fields, and assisting the RN during surgery.

Requirements include graduation from a Surgical Technology program or accredited nursing program, BCLS certification, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 40 hours per week, day shifts may apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Renders care to assigned patients under RN supervision and assists with direct patient care activities.
• Prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery and gathers sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile instrument fields and maintains aseptic techniques.

Skills

Stress management

Resilience

Patient safety

Technology skills

Adaptability

Education

Graduation from Surgical Technology program or nursing program

Job description

Department: 37703 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Surgery Room

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Days

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: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching with arms, Finger and hand dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing. Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling up to 20 lbs. maximum, 50 lbs. maximum, 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.

Renders care to assigned patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) including assisting with direct patient care activities; preparing and stocking the Operating Room before and after surgery; gathering clean and sterile supplies; setting up sterile instrument fields; maintaining and monitoring aseptic techniques.