CVOR Surgical Technologist IV - Atrium Health Pineville Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is for a CVOR Surgical Technologist IV working nights at Atrium Health Pineville. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile techniques, 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 also include monitoring supplies and sterilization, participating in performance improvement, and serving as a preceptor and clinical resource.

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 through NBSTSA or NCCT required.
• 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.

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

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed