Operating Room Surgical Technician

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•$34 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an Operating Room Surgical Technician to join their team at Emory Decatur Hospital. This role involves assisting surgeons and nurses with patient care, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures. The technician will prepare the operating room by assembling supplies, instruments, and equipment, and will operate specialized instrumentation and equipment. Responsibilities include following procedures for accounting of surgical items, maintaining sterile supplies, operating sterilization equipment, and assisting in the evaluation of OR products. The role also involves preparing, transporting, and positioning patients, observing for changes in condition, and maintaining sterile technique and infection control. Cleaning surgical instruments and equipment, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis are also key duties. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from a surgical technology program or equivalent job training, and BLS Certification. Certification in Surgical Technology is preferred. The role requires one year of multispecialty experience, with the ability to function as a clinical expert in at least one specialty area and float to others as needed. Specialty areas include General Surgery, ENT, Robotics, Ophthalmology, Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, Thoracic, and Vascular.

Requirements

A 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.
One year multispecialty experience.
Must be able to function as a clinical expert in a service line and have the ability to float to other service lines as needed.
Individual is considered an expert in at least one specialty area and can competently handle multiple specialties.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
2 years of Surg Tech experience with one year in a complex specialty area.

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.