Atrium Health · 5 months ago
Surgical Technologist - Atrium Health Central Charlotte, Full Time
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$26/hr - $39/hr
5+ years expAtrium Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures. The role involves preparing supplies and instruments, monitoring sterilization activities, and serving as a clinical resource to others.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application
Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure
Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover
Performs duties according to department policy and procedure
Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately
Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion
Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process
Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals
Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards
Serves as a preceptor and a clinical resource to others
Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects as required
Qualification
Required
Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application
Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure
Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover
Performs duties according to department policy and procedure
Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately
Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion
Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process
Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals
Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards
Serves as a preceptor and a clinical resource to others
Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects as required
Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals
Ability to communicate and write
Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks
May have lengthy periods of standing
Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds
Use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the operation equipment/instruments and movement/positioning of surgical patients
Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required
Ability to work for lengthy, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist
5 years of operating room experience in surgical technologist role required
Current certification required
Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder
Company
Atrium Health
Atrium Health, part of Advocate Health, is redefining how, when and where care is delivered.
Founded in 2007Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Isabella Santos Foundation
2018-04-11Grant· $5M
2017-02-23Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Dick Baker, IOM, CFRM
Executive Director/CEO, The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County
Eugene A. Woods
President and CEO
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