Surgical Technician FT

Surgery Partners•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs or surgical and operating room technicians, assist with surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams that commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. The role supports patient preparation and care, surgical equipment setup and operation, sterile practices, and operating-room preparation and cleanup. The posting states there are no nights, weekends, or on-call shifts.

Requirements

Must be certified to perform CPR or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages.
Understand lifespan growth and development and be able to assess patient data in relation to age-specific needs and provide care as described in center policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
Demonstrate the ability to use recognized channels of communication.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in interventional radiology, a cardiac catheterization lab, or vascular care.
Over-the-wire experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
Set up the operating room before procedures, including surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
Prepare the patient's skin and body, and prepare medical equipment before operations.
Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment, adjust it, and check that it is working properly.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile drapes.
Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens for laboratory analysis, and help apply dressings.
Operate sterilizers, lights, and suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
Help transfer patients to the recovery room after operations, and clean and restock the operating room.
Perform other duties as assigned.