Surgical Technologist I- Atrium Health Cabarrus Operating Room
Surgical Technologist I- Atrium Health Cabarrus Operating Room
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Job Description
This position is Signon Bonus eligible. In addition to the signon bonus new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off.
Atrium HealthCabarrusis a regional 457bed notforprofit hospitalin Concord NC. More than 4200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network including Jeff Gordon Childrens Center Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center part of Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.
Atrium Health Cabarrus has 17 Operating Rooms. We perform approximately 1050 cases per month. We perform general surgery orthopedics including ortho trauma OBGYN Urology Vascular Neuro/Spine robotics cardiothoracic Cardiovascular ENT plastics and eyes. Our Operating room is known for its hospitality and family atmosphere.
JobSummary:
Appliessurgicaltechnology skills toassist inprovidingpatientcareinthe surgical suitewhilemaintaining a safework environmentandperformingall related job responsibilities.Ensuresqualitypatient careduringtheoperativeprocedureand is constantlyonvigilformaintenanceof the sterilefield.
Essential Functions:
- Possesses athorough knowledgeofaseptictechniqueand itsapplication.
- Assists inobtainingandorganizing suppliesand instrumentspriorduringandafter surgicalprocedure.
- Assists Registered Nurse circulatorinpreparationofpatientassemblyof supplies instrumentsequipmentandproperdispositionofall specimens;assistswithallaspectsof roomturnover.
- Performsdutiesaccordingtodepartmentpolicyandprocedure.
- Monitors surgical suppliesfor sterilityprior touseandensuresthatsuppliesareusedin a judiciousmannerchargesaredocumented/submittedaccuratelyandappropriately.
- Monitors anddocuments sterilizationactivities for completion.
- Attends inservices/staff meetings;exhibits knowledgeofcurrentdepartment related issuesandparticipates inPerformanceImprovement Proces
- Participates ineducationalopportunitiesto increase competencyand meetpersonalneedsandgoals.
- Assists inthedevelopmentofpoliciesproceduresand standards.
Physical Requirements
Workswithoccasional intermittentnoiseandexposureto conditions suchasdust fumesandchemicals. Abilityto communicationandwrite. Strenuousphysicaleffortwill requirewalking stretchingbending climbing stairs twistingand squattingorkneelingwhileperformingtasks.Mayhave lengthyperiodsof standing. Requiresfrequentuseof sidevision liftingpushingandpulling. Mustbeabletoliftandsupport theweightof
35pounds. Useofbothhandsandallfingersand is requiredtousehandsforgripping speedwork andprecisionduringtheoperationequipment/instrumentsandmovement/positioningof surgicalpatients.Visionandhearingfordistancesofup to twenty20 feet is requireddepthperceptionandabletodistinguishbasic colors is required. Abilitytowork forlengthyorirregularwork hours rotating shiftsworkingon hard surfacesbeingnearmovingequipment changes intemperaturehumidityandexposuretoBloodBornePathogens.
EducationExperienceand Certifications
HighSchool Diplomaor GED required. Current BasicLife SupportforHealthcare Provider required. Graduateofanaccredited schoolof surgicaltechnology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist. Current certificationpreferred.
Employment Type
Part-Time
