Surgical Technologist I - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Full Time

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• Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application.

• Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure.

• 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 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
• Current CST certification preferred with either NBSTSA or NCCT.

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.