Certified Surgical Technologist / Internal Travel Team

Emory•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its internal travel team. The role involves travel between Emory Healthcare locations and supports surgeons and nurses with patient care, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room. The position is full-time, up to 40 hours weekly, with 10- or 12-hour day or mid shifts. Salary is based on four travel levels, starting at $41, plus shift differentials. The Surgical Technologist prepares operating rooms and supplies, sets up and operates specialized instruments and equipment, maintains sterile supplies, and handles sterilization and instrument care. The role assists with patient preparation, transportation, positioning, safety, and comfort; observes and reports changes in patient condition; and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. The technologist supports a broad range of surgical specialties, including highly specialized procedures such as cardiovascular, neurosurgical, and complex transplantation procedures. The position also includes documenting patient care, collaborating with the healthcare team, serving as a preceptor and resource to colleagues, attending education and staff meetings, maintaining professional knowledge, and demonstrating competency with new equipment and procedures. Emory Healthcare describes itself as an academic health system in Georgia, part of Emory University, comprising 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician training program.
2.5 years of recent and relevant experience.
Professional certification is required within one year of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room.
Prepare operating rooms by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtain special supplies requested by physicians.
Set up and operate specialized instrumentation and manual and powered equipment.
Follow procedures for pre- and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges, and instruments.
Care for and handle instruments and equipment.
Maintain inventory of sterile surgical supplies and operate sterilization equipment according to established policies and procedures.
Assist in evaluating products, supplies, and equipment pertinent to the operating room.
Assist with patient preparation, transportation, and positioning for surgery, and provide for patient comfort, safety, and privacy during intra-operative care.
Observe patients for symptoms indicating a change in condition and report significant observations to the appropriate medical team member.
Practice sterile technique and infection-control procedures to maintain a sterile environment.
Clean surgical instruments and equipment appropriately.
Prepare tissue and other specimens for laboratory analysis.
Support a broad range of surgical specialties and perform highly specialized procedures using specialized instrumentation.
Serve as a preceptor and resource to colleagues, including less experienced surgical technologists, and advocate for patients and families.
Work with a leader to formulate a professional development plan and attend appropriate educational in-services.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Document all aspects of patient care according to established charting procedures, including patient progress or changes in condition.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to determine patient needs and plan treatment.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and demonstrate competency in new equipment and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.