Location:

Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital

1455 Montreal Rd E, Tucker, GA 30084

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Shift: 9a-7:30p

Full time/40 hours

Emory Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital utilizes 9 OR rooms with 12-23 cases per day. Coming this fall, expansion to 11 OR rooms! All cases are ortho and/or neuro spine.

• Implements and evaluates care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
• Analyzes and anticipates less predictable outcomes of surgical interventions
• Individual is considered an expert in at least one specialty area and can competently handle multiple specialties.
• Specialty areas include General Surgery, ENT, Robotics, Ophthalmology (Corneal; Retina Cell transplants), Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, Thoracic, and Vascular.
• 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.
• Provides input in developing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient population to improve the quality of patient care.
• 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.
• Serves as clinical resource for Surgical Technologists in designated service line for orienting new employees.
• Reviews and identifies revisions to the surgical preference cards for designated service.
• Analyzes and reports data to appropriate source. Performs related responsibilities as required.
• 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.
• Follows procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up.

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.
• Must be able to function as a clinical expert in a service line and have the ability to float to other service lines as needed.
• Individual is considered an expert in at least one specialty area and can competently handle multiple specialties.
• Specialty areas include General Surgery, ENT, Robotics, Ophthalmology (Corneal; Retina Cell transplants), Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, Thoracic, and Vascular.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.