Emory

Surgical Technologist

Division
Emory Univ Hospital
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30084
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
EUOSH Operating Room
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
144524
Job Category
Clinical & Nursing Support
Schedule
6:30a-7p
Standard Hours
36 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $26.50/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $32.45/Hr.

Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  

Description

Surgical Technologist Operating Room

Shift: Full Time 6:30a-7:00p with required on-call

Location: Emory Ortho & Spine Hospital, 1455 Montreal Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30084

Emory Orthopedic 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.

 

We are seeking a capable Surgical Technologist in our Emory Orthopedic and Spine Hospital operating room who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. 

 

  • 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. Participates in identifying cost containment activities.
  • Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels. Identifies patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs. Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

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.

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