Surgical Technologist Ambulatory III - Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Rock Hill office

About the role

This Surgical Tech III role is based out of the Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute – Rock Hill and supports a busy orthopedic surgery group in an ambulatory practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in surgical specialty(s) technique(s) and required resources.
• Consistently functions as a highly motivated team member and capably accepts additional responsibilities.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, procedures, aseptic technique, and its application.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for transportation to decontamination and terminal sterilization.
• Communicates special equipment and instrument needs for the next day's cases.
• Covers for teammates as needed.
• Coordinates, organizes, and prioritizes plans of care for assigned surgical patients while providing for patient care needs.
• Anticipates changing patient care needs and departmental situation/response.
• Assists in the orientation and education of teammates.
• Assists surgical team in preparation of the patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, and equipment and disposition of surgical specimens.
• Maintains adequate instrument and supply inventory, checks par levels daily and orders appropriate amounts without over stocking.
• Makes sure that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately.
• Maintains quality control standards in the department.
• Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion.
• Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Assists in development of policies, procedures, and standards.
• Serves as a preceptor or mentor and is a clinical resource to others.
• Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects as required.
• Responds to computer messages, phone calls, or text messages requesting routine or emergency instruments or supplies.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings.
• Performs duties according to department policy and procedure.

  Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
  • 5 years of operating room experience in surgical technologist role required.
  • Current CST certification required.
  • Mets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.

  Qualifications

  • Physical Requirements: Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals. Ability to communicate and write. Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks. May have lengthy periods of standing. Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds. Use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the operation equipment/instruments and movement/positioning of surgical patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required. Ability to work for lengthy, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.

  Skills

  • Advanced surgical technology skills.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, procedures, aseptic technique, and its application.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to anticipate and respond to changing patient care needs.
  • Ability to maintain a sterile field.
  • Ability to document and submit charges accurately and appropriately.
  • Ability to manage inventory and order supplies without overstocking.
  • Ability to perform duties according to department policy and procedure.

  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: 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.

  Pay

  $25.30 - $37.95

  Schedule

  Monday through Friday 0700 to 1700.