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Advocate Aurora Health · 3 months ago

Surgical Technologist I - Atrium Health Cleveland, Full Time

Atrium Health Cleveland - 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24.85/hr - $37.30/hr

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking a Surgical Technologist I for their Atrium Health Cleveland location. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring aseptic techniques, and monitoring surgical supplies while participating in departmental activities and educational opportunities.

Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Aseptic techniqueSurgical technology certificationBasic Life SupportCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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 certification preferred