Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in providing competent cardiac surgical care to patients and families whose healthcare needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and rapidly changing. Demonstrates technical, organizational, and team skills, and acts as clinical resource. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a surgical technician
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from recognized surgical technologist program or 5 years of equivalent experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a pediatric cardiovascular surgical technician
Experience in a cardiovascular operating room
Certified Surgical Technician Certification (CST)

Responsibilities

Assists in ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients and parents, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements.
Provides technical skills assisting cardiovascular surgeon or staff and operating surgical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Participates in Cardiovascular Surgical Tech Call to meet department needs, complying with required response time.
Maintains knowledge of current equipment and supplies.
Utilizes effective communication skills in providing care to patients and families.
Assists in collaborative practice with healthcare team.
Demonstrates cost effectiveness and efficiency with regard to time management and supply use.
Participates in orientation of students, staff members, and other health professionals.
Performs ongoing department-specific tasks as assigned.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including: N = Neonate (less than 30 days) I = Infant (30 days to 1 year) EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years) LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years) A = Adolescent (13-17 years) AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.
Supports Joint Commission readiness.