Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 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, and leadership programs And more Description Position: Surgical Technologist Location: Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital 1455 Montreal Rd E, Tucker, GA 30084 Shift: Full Time 6:45am - 3:15pm Emory Orthopedic and Spine Hospital utilizes 9 operating rooms with 12-23 cases per day. Coming this fall, expansion to 11 OR rooms! All cases are ortho and/or neuro spine. Implements and evaluates care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures. Provides care to patients with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resource to staff. Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels. Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs. Participates in the development and revision of procedure protocols, unit based forms and specialty clinical pathways. Provides input in developing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient population to improve the quality of patient care. Successfully completes hospital and department based orientation programs. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training.
Two years 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. Specialty areas include General Surgery, ENT, Robotics, Ophthalmology (Corneal; Retina Cell transplants), Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, Thoracic, and Vascular.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements and evaluates care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
Provides care to patients with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resource to staff.
Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels.
Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs.
Participates in the development and revision of procedure protocols, unit based forms and specialty clinical pathways.
Provides input in developing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient population to improve the quality of patient care.
Successfully completes hospital and department based orientation programs.