Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

Advocate Health • High Point, NC

2d • $25 - $38

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works in the operating room and supports quality patient care, safety, and advocacy under the direct supervision of an RN. The role requires critical thinking and the ability to anticipate and manage case-specific needs, while ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are handled and maintained accurately, promptly, and cleanly. The Surgical Technologist communicates professionally with patients, coworkers, and the multidisciplinary team, takes initiative for personal performance and professional development, and supports cost containment for instruments and inventory.

This full-time position is scheduled for days with call and averages 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $25.30–$37.95. The work environment may involve exposure to infections, contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste, toxic chemicals, and radiation. It may also involve emergency or crisis situations, frequent interruptions, and stressful, crowded, or noisy conditions. Required protective equipment includes eye/face protection, a gown, mask, gloves, and hair covering.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
• Ability to function effectively under stressful and difficult situations.
• Resilience and flexibility in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of systems for patient safety.
• Technology and informatics skills.
• Practice innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking and anticipation and management of case-specific needs under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely care, cleanliness, and management of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, coworkers, and patients using verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
• Demonstrate cost-containment activities related to instruments and inventory.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed