CVOR Surgical Technologist IV - Atrium Health Pineville Nights

Major Responsibilities

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  Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application.
  
  



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  Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure.
  
  



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  Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
  
  



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  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.
  
  



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  Assigned to heightened specialized procedures: neurosurgery and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, and robotics.
  
  



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  Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.
  
  



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  Monitors surgical supplies and instrumentation for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately.
  
  



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  Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.
  
  



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  Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process.
  
  



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  Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
  
  



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  Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards.
  
  



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  Serves as a preceptor, and a clinical resource to others.
  
  



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  Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects and oversees service lines as needed.
  
  

Education

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  Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
  
  



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  Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
  
  



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  Current certification through NBSTSA or NCCT required.
  
  



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  5 years of total operating room experience in surgical technologist role required; 2 years of specialized training in one of the following areas, neurosurgery, and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex ortho, and robotics required.
  
  



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  Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.
  
  



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  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age-specific issues and data reflective of the patient's status.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
  
  



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  Ability to communication and write.
  
  



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  Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks.
  
  



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  May have lengthy periods of standing.
  
  



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  Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
  
  



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  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds.
  
  



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  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.
  
  



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  Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required.
  
  



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  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.