Surgical Technologist IV - Atrium Health Mercy, Full Time

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application. The Surgical Technologist IV assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures. They are responsible for cleaning and preparing instruments for terminal sterilization. This position supports the Registered Nurse circulator in patient preparation, assembly of supplies, instruments, and equipment, and the proper disposition of all specimens. They also assist with all aspects of room turnover. This role is assigned to heightened specialized procedures including neurosurgery and spine, cardiothoracic, vascular, complex orthopedics, and robotics. Duties are performed according to department policy and procedure. The technologist monitors surgical supplies and instrumentation for sterility prior to use, ensures judicious use of supplies, and accurate documentation of charges. They monitor and document sterilization activities for completion. The role involves attending in-services/staff meetings, demonstrating knowledge of current department issues, and participating in the Performance Improvement Process. Educational opportunities are utilized to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals. The technologist may assist in the development of policies, procedures, and standards, serve as a preceptor, and act as a clinical resource to others. They may assume responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects and oversee service lines as needed.

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.
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.
Ability to communication and write.

Responsibilities

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.
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.