• Operating Room Surgical Technologist

    Emory Healthcare/Emory University (Decatur, GA)


    Overview

     

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    Description

    We’re looking for an **experienced operating room Surgical Technologist** **.** Our Technologist are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and operate at a higher level of practice **.**

     

    + Assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room.

    + Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment

    + Sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.

    + Follows procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up. Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment.

    + Maintains inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure immediate availability and operates sterilization equipment for the proper sterilization of surgical instruments. Follows established sterilization policy and procedures.

    + Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention.

    + Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control

    + Prepares tissue and other specimens for laboratory analyses.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

    + Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training. Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.

    + Two years multispecialty experience. Must be able to function as a clinical expert in at least one service line and have the ability to float to other service lines, as needed.

    + Specialty areas include: Colorectal, GYN, Neuro, ENT, General Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Procedures, Robotics, Thoracic and Vascular.

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

    **Join a team today! Emory Decatur Hospital’s OR has** a robust Robotics program and offers many specialties while also serving as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery.

    + Number of Beds: 22

    + Patient Population: Orthopedics, Robotics-General/Bariatrics GYN, GYN-Oncology, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Vascular, Pain Management, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology

    + Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1

     

    Additional Details

     

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    **Division** _Emory Decatur Hospital_

    **Campus Location** _Decatur, GA, 30033_

    **Campus Location** _US-GA-Decatur_

    **Department** _DEC-Surgery_

    **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Job Number** _150252_

    **Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_

    **Schedule** _6:30a-3p_

    **Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

    **Hourly Minimum** _USD $34.77/Hr._

    **Hourly Midpoint** _USD $41.33/Hr._

     

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