Certified Scrub Tech - OR

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will prepare and pass instruments, assist during procedures, and ensure sterile technique while following the patient’s plan of care.

Graduate of a surgical tech program with current BLS and CST certification is required. No prior experience is required, but you must obtain ortho education/training per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical tech program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CST certification required. Must obtain and maintain ortho education/training per policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pass instruments for procedures and assist during operations.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with patient care under RN supervision.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Operative patient care

PPE compliance

Education

Surgical Technologist program graduate

Job description

Work Shift:

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, provides nursing care and completes tasks delegated for all categories of patients served. Utilizes patient's individualized plan of care in providing care and collecting data relating to patients needs and response. Provides care in accordance with Houston Healthcare's Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, standards of care and standards of performance.

Education & Training:

Graduate of a surgical tech program.

Experience:

None Required

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current Surgical Technical (CST) certification. Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Houston Healthcare Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to utilize surgical instruments, supplies and necessary equipment during surgical procedures. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure safe, quality patient care during the operative procedure. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gown and mask, etc.

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 [e-mail].

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call:

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being.

We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.