Surgical Technician - Clemmons Surgery Center - PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician renders care to assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role includes assisting with direct patient care, preparing and stocking the Operating Room before and after surgery, gathering clean and sterile supplies, setting up sterile instrument fields, and maintaining and monitoring aseptic techniques. The technician supports quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking and anticipation and management of case-specific needs under the RN’s direct supervision. The role also involves ensuring complete, accurate, and timely care, cleanliness, and management of instruments, equipment, and supplies; communicating professionally with the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients; taking responsibility for performance and professional development; and demonstrating cost-containment practices for instruments and inventory.

Requirements

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or an accredited school of Nursing.
Operating Room experience is required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
Ability to function effectively under stressful and difficult situations.
Resilience and flexibility in a changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Prepare and stock the Operating Room before and after surgery.
Gather clean and sterile supplies and set up sterile instrument fields.
Maintain and monitor aseptic techniques.
Promote quality patient care, safety, and advocacy by anticipating and managing case-specific needs under the RN’s direct supervision.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely care, cleanliness, and management of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate effectively and professionally with the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
Demonstrate cost-containment activities related to instruments and inventory.