At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care. Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems. We’re empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

As one of the leading academic medical systems, we’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We’re looking for CVOR Surgical Techs to join our team who are passionate about providing the best care for patients. Our Surgical Techs are integral members of high-functioning teams committed to excellence and outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and operate at a higher level of practice. If you have two+ years of surgical tech experience in Cardiac and open heart surgery, we invite you to consider advancing your career at Emory Healthcare.

This position is full time, 6:30 - 7pm, call required.

Emory University Hospital’s OR has been designated as “CNOR Strong” by the Competency and Credentialing Institute for the last 4 years. Come be a part of the journey! 

Job Description:

• Implements and evaluates care to patients with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resource to staff. Analyzes and anticipates less predictable outcomes of surgical interventions. Leads service area based committees.
• Participates and leads in identification of cost containment activities. 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.
• Prioritizes and actively participates in procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients.
• Identifies verbally or in writing unusual incidents during patient care procedures and identifies complex procedure problems related to patient reaction, symptoms, or changes in needs based on patient reactions.
• Plans for surgical procedure based on identified needs of surgeon and patient.
• Implements intervention for identified patient problems as related to surgical procedure and patient needs.
• Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care.
• Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan.
• Communicates patients' and staff needs and responses through written and verbal communication to management as appropriate.
• Keeps the peri-operative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress.
• Maintains courteous and professional behavior in all interactions.
• Participates in the development and revision of procedure protocols, unit based forms and specialty clinical pathways.
• Responsible for appropriate revisions to the surgical preference cards for designated service.
• Documents all aspects of care by following the established unit procedure.
• Establishes and meets goals in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, management, education, and/or research.
• Active membership in professional organization.
• Functions as a resource to resolve issues related to patient advocacy.
• Acts as a resource for complex interdisciplinary needs.
• Identifies available supply resources to meet procedure needs.
• Assists in identifying staff and patient education needs based on clinical situations and recommends appropriate in-service.
• Serves as clinical resource for Surgical Technologists in designated service line for orienting new employees and conducting in-services for process improvement in designated service line.
• Assists with planning and conducting department orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists with unit based competency requirements.
• Serves as role model or mentor for new staff and students. Complies with established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Attends and leads educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty.
• Assists in identifying ways in which patient and procedure outcomes can be modified through research and/or quality monitoring to improve the quality of patient care.
• Reviews and identifies revisions to the surgical preference cards for designated service.
• Participates in unit based and hospital wide performance improvement programs.
• Assists in research and related activities in the surgery department.
• Identifies and communicates researchable problems as appropriate.
• Analyzes and reports data to appropriate source.
• 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; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
• Set up and operate 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.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training.
• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Two years multispecialty experience with one year in CVOR specialty area.

• Must be able to function as a clinical expert in two or more complex specialty service lines and have the ability to float to other complex service lines as needed. Complex specialty areas include:
• CVOR
• Complex Neuro Procedures (aneurysm, craniotomy)
• Large Organ Transplant
• Surg Onc (Head & Neck, Skull Based, HIPEC)
• Reconstructive Surgery (e.g. TRAM Flaps)

Physical Requirements: 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Do you want to be a part of a fast-paced environment and interdisciplinary team? In Emory University Hospital’s state-of-the-art OR, we deliver expert care that translates into life-changing moments. We utilize Microscopes, Electrocautery machines, O-Arm, C-arms, robotics, and Neuro-monitoring equipment. 

• Number of Beds: 27 
• Patient Population: Cardiac & Thoracic, Transplant & Surgical Oncology, Vascular & Pain, Neurosurgery, Urology, Robotic, General, Gynecological, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Oral Maxillofacial (OMF), Plastics, Ophthalmology

We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?