Surgical Technologist Ambulatory III - Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Rock Hill office

Job Description

Job Description

This Surgical Tech III role is based out of the Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute – Rock Hill and supports a busy orthopedic surgery group in an ambulatory practice setting (this is not a surgery center).

In this role, you’ll function as a dedicated “primary” OR scrub , working closely with the same orthopedic physicians and care team. While your home base is the R

Rock Hill ambulatory office, you will support surgical cases at the following locations:

• Atrium Health Pineville

• Center for Orthopedic Surgery – Rock Hill

This position is ideal for an experienced surgical technologist who enjoys consistency, strong physician partnership, and a fast‑paced orthopedic environment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates expertise in surgical specialty(s) technique(s) and required resources. · Consistently functions as a highly motivated team member and capably accepts additional responsibilities.

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, procedures, aseptic technique, and its application.

• Prepares instrument sets and specific instruments as needed for scheduled, add on and emergency cases.

• Cleans and prepares instruments for transportation to decontamination and terminal sterilization.

• Assists in maintaining adequate instrument and supply inventory, checks par levels daily and orders appropriate amounts without over stocking.

• Communicates special equipment and instrument needs for the next day's cases.

• Coordinates, organizes, and prioritizes plans of care for assigned surgical patients while providing for patient care needs.

• Anticipates changing patient care needs and departmental situation/response.

• Assists in the orientation and education of teammates.

• Assists surgical team in preparation of the patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, and equipment and disposition of surgical specimens.

• 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.

• Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.

• Exhibits knowledge of department related issues and actively advances departmental/clinic Performance Improvement Process.

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

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

• Serves as a preceptor or mentor and is a clinical resource to others.

• Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects as required. Assists in maintaining quality control standards in the department.

• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and judicious use of resources within their scope of work.

• Responds to computer messages, phone calls, or text messages requesting routine or emergency instruments or supplies.

• Attends in-services and staff meetings.

• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• 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 CST certification required.

• Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.

Physical Requirements

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

• Ability to communication 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.