Operating Room Surgical Technologist / WEO

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$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 obtaining special supplies requested by physicians. Sets up and operates specialized instrumentation and manual and powered equipment. Performs pre- and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges, and instruments, and is accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment. Maintains sterile-supply inventory, operates sterilization equipment, and follows established sterilization procedures. Assists in evaluating products, supplies, and equipment used in the operating room. Typical specialty areas include General, less complex GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology-cataract. Assists with patient preparation, transportation, and positioning for surgery, supporting patient 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. Maintains a sterile environment through knowledge and practice of sterile technique and infection-control procedures. 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 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 handling multiple specialties.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry objects up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying demands vary in frequency during the workday.
Ability to perform occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Surgical Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 obtain special supplies indicated by the physician.
Set up and operate specialized instrumentation and manual and powered equipment.
Account for sharps, sponges, and instruments before and after surgery.
Care for and handle instruments and equipment.
Maintain inventory of sterile surgical supplies and ensure immediate availability.
Operate sterilization equipment and follow sterilization policies and procedures.
Assist in evaluating products, supplies, and equipment pertinent to the operating room.
Prepare, transport, and position patients for surgery, ensuring 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.
Apply sterile technique and infection-control procedures to maintain a sterile environment.
Clean surgical instruments and equipment appropriately.
Prepare tissue and other specimens for laboratory analyses.
Perform other related duties as required.
Function as a clinical expert in a service line and float to other service lines as needed.