Surgical Technologist
Job ID:
R201776
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Pay Range:
$25.30 – $37.95
Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC
Winston Salem, NC 27157
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
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 within the position’s 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 and more
- 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
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
3 x 12 hour shifts or4 x 10 hour shifts2 weekend shifts per 8 week scheduleNo call requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Graduation from a Surgical Technology program or from an accredited school of Nursing. 3 years of experience strongly preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures quality patient care, safety, and advocacy through critical thinking, anticipation and management of case specific needs, under direct supervision of the RN.
Ensures complete, accurate and timely care, cleanliness and management of instruments, equipment and supplies.
Communicates to the team, co-workers and patients in an effective, positive and professional manner. Demonstrates effective, positive, professional manners while exercising verbal and nonverbal communication to the multidisciplinary team, co-workers, and patients.
Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
Demonstrates cost containment activities of instruments and inventory.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
Systems for patient safety
Technology/informatics skills
Practice Innovation
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
Possible exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation
Handles emergency or crisis situation
Subject to many interruptions
Highly stressful and crowded, noisy conditions
Required Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves, hair covering
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Clinical Services at Advocate Aurora
Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin are the largest health systems in their respective states. As national leaders in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care serve patients across 28 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and nearly 450 sites of care. Both are now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, in addition to Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
