About this opportunity
Atrium Health lists this Surgical Technologist Wake Forest Float Pool Team opportunity in winston salem, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Looking for a Surgical Tech role that offers flexibility, variety, and great benefits?
Join the Regional Float Pool at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and support surgical teams across multiple hospitals throughout the Wake Forest Baptist region.
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.
Physical Requirements
Works 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 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.
Education, Experience And Certifications
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.
3+ years of experience preferred
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Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
Who can apply
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