Operating Room Surgical Technologist / WEO

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

7h•$34 - $40

About The Position

Assists surgeons and nurses in the operating room with patient care, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures. Prepares operating rooms by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtains special supplies requested by physicians. Sets up and operates specialized instrumentation and manual and powered equipment. Performs pre- and post-operative counts of sharps, sponges, and instruments; cares for and handles instruments and equipment; maintains sterile supply inventory; and operates sterilization equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures. May assist in evaluating operating room products, supplies, and equipment. Supports a range of surgical specialties, including General, less complex GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology-cataract. Prepares, transports, and positions patients for surgery and supports their physical comfort, safety, and privacy during the intra-operative period. Observes patients for changes in condition and reports significant observations to the appropriate medical team member. Applies sterile technique and infection-control principles, cleans surgical instruments and equipment, and prepares tissue and other specimens for laboratory analysis. Performs other related duties as required.

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.
One year of multispecialty experience.
Ability to function as a clinical expert in a service line and float to other service lines as needed.
Expertise in at least one specialty area and competence in multiple specialties.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Ability to meet the listed 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

Prepare operating rooms by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtain special supplies indicated by the physician.
Set up and operate specialized instrumentation and manual and powered equipment.
Perform pre- and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges, and instruments used in surgical setup.
Care for and handle instruments and equipment; maintain inventory of sterile surgical supplies.
Operate sterilization equipment and follow established sterilization policies and procedures.
Assist in evaluating products, supplies, and equipment pertinent to the operating room.
Prepare, transport, and position patients for surgery; provide for their physical comfort, safety, and privacy during the intra-operative period.
Observe patients for symptoms indicating a change in condition and report significant observations to the appropriate medical team member.
Maintain a sterile environment by applying sterile technique and infection-control procedures.
Clean surgical instruments and equipment appropriately.
Prepare tissue and other specimens for laboratory analysis.
Perform other related duties as required.