CVOR Surgical Technologist IV - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Nights
About The Position
This full-time position is for a CVOR Surgical Technologist IV working night shifts at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, preparing and cleaning instruments, and supporting the Registered Nurse circulator. The technologist will be assigned to specialized procedures including neurosurgery, spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, and robotics. Responsibilities include monitoring supplies and instrumentation for sterility, documenting sterilization activities, participating in performance improvement, and attending in-services and staff meetings. The role also involves assisting in policy development, serving as a preceptor and clinical resource, and taking responsibility for unit clinical projects and service line oversight.
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 cardiothoracic 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.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
