Surgical Technician

American Addiction Centers • Greensboro, NC

23h • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated surgical services team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high‑quality care to patients during some of their most important moments. As a Surgical Technician, you will work closely with surgeons, RNs, and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure each procedure runs smoothly, efficiently, and with the highest standards of patient advocacy. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment and take pride in precision, teamwork, and excellence, we’d love to have you on our team.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and fast‑paced environments.
• Resilience and flexibility in a constantly changing setting.
• Knowledge of patient safety systems and standards.
• Competence with technology and informatics utilized in surgical care.
• Commitment to innovation and best practices in clinical performance.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a surgical specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation, and management of case‑specific needs under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely care and cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the surgical team, co‑workers, and patients using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Support high‑efficiency turnover workflows and assist with room turnover to maintain on‑time case starts.
• Ensure accurate case cart preparation and restocking for daily schedules.
• Prepare and pick surgical cases for next‑day schedules by reviewing surgeon preference cards, case schedules, and procedural requirements to ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are complete and available.
• Demonstrate cost‑containment practices related to instruments, equipment, and supply inventory.
• Take personal responsibility for performance, professional growth, and ongoing development.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree