Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of patient care during surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team, implementing care plans and maintaining communication throughout the surgical process. With comprehensive health benefits starting from day one and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a supportive environment for you to thrive in your career. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference in the operating room, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an OR Surgical Technologist.
• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Keep the perioperative team informed about procedure needs and progress.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Patient Care

Collaboration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

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 one!
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs…and much more!

Description

We’re looking for experienced operating room (OR) Surgical Technologist with at least 2 years of experience. 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.

• Implements and evaluates care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
• Keeps the Perioperative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress.
• Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs.
• Prioritizes procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients.
• Plans for surgical procedure based on identified needs of surgeon and patient, implementing 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.
• Participates in identifying cost containment activities.
• Successfully completes hospital and department-based orientation programs, attending educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty.

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, Complex GYN, Complex Neuro, ENT, General Surgery, Oncology Ophthalmology (Corneal; Retina Cell transplants), Procedures (aneurysm, craniotomy), Reconstructive Surgery (e.g. TRAM Flaps), Robotics, Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck, Skull based, HIPEC), Thoracic and Vascular.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Join our team today! 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. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations.

Ambulatory Surgery Center at Emory Aesthetic Center

• Number of Rooms: 3 Operating Rooms
• Nursing scope of practice: Otolaryngology (Nasal Turbinoplasty/Turbinectomy/Rhinoplasty), Rhytidectomy Cheek/Chin/Neck, Breast Reduction, Mastopexy, Mastectomy, Breast Implant and/or Implant Removal, Abdominal Lipectomy/Abdominoplasty/Panniculectomy and/or liposuction/fat grafting
• Daily patient population: Between 6–12, depending on procedures scheduled

• Staffing Hours: 6a-2:30p Pre op, 7a-3:30p OR and 9a-5:30p PACU. Hours may vary depending on cases and/or schedule needs. No weekends or holidays. We do rotate “stay lates” based on surgery schedule needs.
• Other Info: Travel to other Emory ASC’s is REQUIRED. There is a 6-week orientation period.

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 [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.