Surgical Technologist (ST) - Operating Room

American Addiction Centers · United States

Department: 37703 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days Pay Range: $20.15 - $30.25 What you will need:

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required. Certification in specialty area preferred.

• 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.

• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
• Systems for patient safety
• Technology/informatics skills
• Practice Innovation

• 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.

• Base compensation listed within the listed 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

• 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