Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). This role involves assisting surgeons and nurses with patient care, equipment preparation, maintaining aseptic technique, and performing surgical procedures in the operating room. The Surgical Tech will prepare the operating room by assembling supplies, instruments, and equipment, and will operate a variety of specialized instrumentation and equipment. Responsibilities include following procedures for accounting of sharps, sponges, and instruments, caring for instruments and equipment, maintaining inventory of sterile surgical supplies, and operating sterilization equipment according to policy. The role also involves assisting in evaluating new products, supplies, and equipment, preparing, transporting, and positioning patients, and observing patients for changes in condition. A thorough knowledge of sterile technique and infection control is required, along with appropriate cleaning of instruments and equipment, and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis. This position may require floating to less complex specialty areas such as General, GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology. The individual will be hired into a Surgical Tech Level I, II, III, or IV commensurate with experience and minimum qualifications.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a surgical technician training program or equivalent job training.
Certified as a surgical technician or two years of experience in lieu of certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Ability to float and work independently in less complex specialty areas including General, Less complex GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology -cataract.

Nice To Haves

Cardiovascular Operating Room Experience
ICU
Cath Lab
OR

Responsibilities

Assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room.
Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
Set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.
Follows procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up.
Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment.
Maintains inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure immediate availability.
Operates sterilization equipment for the proper sterilization of surgical instruments.
Follows established sterilization policy and procedures.
Assists in evaluating various products, supplies and equipment pertinent to the operating room.
Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for surgery and provides for the physical comfort, safety and privacy during the intra-operative patient.
Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control; practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment.
Appropriately cleans surgical instruments and equipment.
Prepares tissue and other specimens for laboratory analyses.
Performs other related duties as required.