CVOR Surgical Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville, Weekender Program
About The Position
This role is for a CVOR Surgical Technologist within the Weekender Program at Atrium Health Pineville. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and involves working 36 hours per week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The pay range is $28.55 to $42.85. The technologist will be assigned to heightened specialized procedures including neurosurgery and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, and robotics. The role requires a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, assisting with supplies and instruments, cleaning instruments, preparing the patient, and managing room turnover. The technologist will monitor sterilization activities, participate in performance improvement, and may serve as a preceptor.
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.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
