OR Tech

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Cumming, GA

About The Position

The OR Tech/Surgical Technologist performs direct patient care by scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field during intra-operative phases of surgical procedures. The role supports safe operating-room setup and turnover, maintains aseptic technique, and collaborates with the Registered Nurse to promote a safe environment and positive patient experience. The position is in the Ambulatory Surgery Center/Surgical Services department, reports to the Nurse Manager/ASC Leadership, and is classified as non-exempt. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
Strong teamwork, customer service, dependability, organizational, and technical skills.
Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, and instructions for use (IFUs).
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and physicians.
Ability to calculate figures such as weight, height, and medication dosing as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of Surgical Technologist experience.
Experience in materials management in a surgical setting.
Surgical Technologist certification.
Familiarity with Advantix and iOS.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures using aseptic technique.
Provide physiological comfort and psychological support based on individual patient needs.
Maintain awareness of intraoperative care, including patient identification, site and procedure verification, airway management support, fire safety, and specimen collection.
Maintain surgical counts with the circulating nurse and report corrections and discrepancies according to policy.
Assist with positioning and draping the surgical patient.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide instruments, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner.
Report breaks in sterile technique for immediate correction.
Monitor schedule progression and communicate delays or changes to the team.
Care for specimens and cultures as directed, ensuring accurate labeling and safe handling.
Assist with applying dressings and casts and with moving or transporting patients as directed.
Decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies and clean rooms between cases to support room turnover.
Maintain professional relationships with equipment and sales representatives in accordance with policy.
Dispose of biohazardous materials appropriately and follow infection-prevention standards.
Understand and properly operate equipment in the assigned work area.
Follow POSC procedures, policies, and standards, and maintain any assigned special area as applicable.
Support training and onboarding of new employees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.