Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs…. and more! Description Location: Emory University Hospital Emory Healthcare is seeking experienced cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) Surgical Technologists with one+ years of cardiac and open-heart surgery experience. Our Technologists are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and operate at a higher level of practice. Implements and evaluates care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures. Keeps the Perioperative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress. Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs. Prioritizes procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients. Plans for surgical procedure based on identified needs of surgeon and patient, implementing intervention for identified patient problems as related to surgical procedure and patient needs. Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care. Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan. Participates in identifying cost containment activities. Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels. Successfully completes hospital and department-based orientation programs, attending educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty. Join our team today! Emory University Hospital's state-of-the-art OR delivers expert care that translates into life-changing moments. We utilize Microscopes, Electrocautery machines, O-Arm, C-arms, robotics, and Neuro-monitoring equipment. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training. Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
Two years multispecialty experience. Must be able to function as a clinical expert in at least one service line and have the ability to float to other service lines, as needed.
Specialty areas include: Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology (Corneal; Retina Cell transplants), Robotics, Thoracic and Vascular.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Implements and evaluates care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
Keeps the Perioperative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress.
Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs.
Prioritizes procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients.
Plans for surgical procedure based on identified needs of surgeon and patient, implementing intervention for identified patient problems as related to surgical procedure and patient needs.
Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care.
Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan.
Participates in identifying cost containment activities.
Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels.
Successfully completes hospital and department-based orientation programs, attending educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty.