Surgical Technologist Atrium Health Maternity

Department:

35019 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Nursing: Maternity

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part-time dayshift 2 twelve-hour shifts weekly

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Essential Functions

• 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.

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.

Education Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
• Current certification through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred.
  

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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 teammates 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 andShort- 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.

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Required Experience:

IC