CVOR Surgical Technologist / Internal Travel Team

Emory Healthcare • Tucker, GA

90d • $40

About The Position

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. We are seeking a capable CVOR Surgical Tech who assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room. Our internal travel nursing team can be a flexible program, allowing team members the ability to tailor work/life balance to fit their lifestyle.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician training program.
• 5 years of recent and relevant experience as a CVOR surgical technologist.
• Professional Surgical Tech 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

• Professional Surgical Tech certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
• Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment.
• Maintains inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure immediate availability.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serves as a preceptor and resource to colleagues (such as lesser experienced surgical technologists) and strong advocate for patients/families.
• Attends education in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Documents all aspects of patient care to show progress or changes in patient’s condition.
• 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.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to determine patient needs in planning treatment.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees