CVOR Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$43 - $52

About The Position

Implements and evaluates care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures. Provides care for patients with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resource to staff. The role is considered expert in at least one specialty and must competently handle multiple specialties, including service lines such as General Surgery, ENT, Robotics, Ophthalmology, Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, Thoracic, and Vascular. The position also requires expertise in two or more complex specialty service lines and the ability to float to other complex service lines as needed. Assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares the operating room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, obtaining special supplies as needed, and setting up and operating specialized instrumentation and manual or powered equipment. Follows procedures for pre- and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges, and instruments. The role contributes to patient care planning, procedure protocols, education, quality improvement, research, cost containment, supply management, and staff development. It serves as a clinical resource for Surgical Technologists in the designated service line, including orienting new employees and reviewing surgical preference cards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a surgical technology program or equivalent job training, which may include military perioperative programs and/or hospital-based training programs.
Two years of multispecialty experience, including one year in a complex specialty area.
Ability to function as a clinical expert in two or more complex specialty service lines and float to other complex service lines as needed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Surgical Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
Provide care for patients with complex health issues and act as a clinical resource to staff.
Anticipate outcomes of surgical interventions and identify complex patient and procedure needs.
Plan for surgical procedures based on the needs of the surgeon and patient, and determine the equipment, materials, and resources required.
Assist surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room.
Prepare the operating room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtaining special supplies as indicated by the physician.
Set up and operate specialized instrumentation and manual and powered equipment.
Follow procedures for pre- and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges, and instruments.
Implement interventions for patient problems related to the surgical procedure and patient needs, using appropriate standards of care or collaborative clinical pathways.
Prioritize procedure processes and supplies for specialty patients; identify supply resources and participate in cost containment activities.
Monitor and maintain supplies, initiate purchases, and ensure par levels.
Communicate patient and staff needs, responses, unusual incidents, and procedure progress to the appropriate teams and management.
Participate in developing and revising procedure protocols, unit forms, clinical pathways, and policies and procedures for specialized patient populations.
Document care according to established unit procedures and comply with established policies and procedures.
Establish and meet goals in clinical practice, management, education, and/or research, and maintain active membership in a professional organization.
Serve as a resource for patient advocacy and complex interdisciplinary needs.
Identify staff and patient education needs; recommend in-service training and assist with department orientation, competency requirements, and education for new staff and students.
Serve as a role model or mentor for new staff and students and as a clinical resource for Surgical Technologists in the designated service line.
Review and identify revisions to surgical preference cards for the designated service.
Participate in unit-based and hospital-wide performance improvement programs and assist with research and related activities.
Identify researchable problems, analyze and report data, and help identify ways to improve patient and procedure outcomes through research or quality monitoring.
Successfully complete hospital and department orientation programs and attend educational programs to develop specialty knowledge.
Perform related responsibilities as required.