Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patients in surgical areas by evaluating care needs and ensuring optimal procedure efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a background in surgical technology, relevant experience, and the skills to collaborate with healthcare teams. Join a leading network in Georgia known for its commitment to patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits starting day one

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and development programs

Qualifications

• Two years multispecialty experience required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates care of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Prioritizes procedure process and supplies based on patient needs.
• Participates in identifying cost containment activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an 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 Surgical Technologist that 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. Surg Tech

• 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.

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.