Surgical Technologist- Float Pool

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist joins the regional Surgical Services Float Pool and provides support to Wake region operating rooms. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the role renders care to assigned patients and assists with direct patient care activities. Duties include 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. This role is part of an academic health system offering diverse learning environments and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week, totaling 40 hours per week. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or an accredited school of Nursing.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Ability to function effectively under stressful and difficult situations.
Resilience and flexibility in a changing environment.
Systems knowledge for patient safety.
Technology and informatics skills.
Practice innovation.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience is strongly preferred.
Certification in a specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking and anticipation and management of case-specific needs, under direct RN supervision.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely care, cleanliness, and management of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, coworkers, patients, and the multidisciplinary team.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
Demonstrate cost-containment practices in the use of instruments and inventory.
Assist with direct patient care activities under the direction of an RN.
Prepare and stock the Operating Room before and after surgery; gather clean and sterile supplies; set up sterile instrument fields; and maintain and monitor aseptic techniques.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.