Surgical Technologist III - Atrium Health Lake Norman, Operating Room Full Time

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Cornelius
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Overview
Atrium Health Lake Norman - Vision for CultureAt Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety.We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose.Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence.Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care.It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!

• Join a dynamic healthcare team: Work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment at Lake Normans new Emergency Department.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant community.
• Advanced technology facilities: Provide top-tier patient care with access to state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge resources in a modern ED setting.
• Work-life balance: Experience the unique opportunity to live and work near the beautiful Lake Norman area, offering a range of recreational and lifestyle perks.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience preferred: Bring your leadership skills to the table and help guide a team committed to excellence in emergency care.
• Make a difference every day: Use your expertise to impact patients lives during critical moments, providing high-quality care in a supportive, collaborative team environment.This position is sign-on bonus eligible! Experienced Full Time Surgical Technologists are eligible for a sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment. New Graduate and Part Time Surgical Technologists are eligible for sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.Job Summary:Applies advanced surgical technology skills to assist in providing patient care in the surgical suite while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.Essential Functions:
  • 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.
  • Serves as a preceptor and a clinical resource to others.
  • Assumes responsibility for individual specified unit clinical projects as required.Physical RequirementsWorks with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals. Ability to communication 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 isrequired. 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.Education, Training, and Experience: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 certification required. Meets all ST III qualifications of Surgical Tech Ladder.

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