Surgical Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville, General

Major 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.

• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

• 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.

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

• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.

• 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.

• 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 and oversees service lines as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

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

• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.

• Current certification required through NBSTSA or NCCT.

• 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.

• Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.

• 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.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the following age groups:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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.