Pediatric OR Surgical Technologist - Day Shift

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in providing competent pediatric surgical care. You will support surgeons, operate sterile equipment, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient patient care within a dynamic operating room.

Ideal candidates have relevant education and technical skills, with emphasis on pediatric procedures, equipment knowledge, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from recognized surgical technologist program or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assists in ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients and parents, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements.
• Provides technical skills assisting surgeon or staff and operating surgical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains knowledge of current equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in providing care to patients and families.
• Assists in collaborative practice with healthcare team.
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness and efficiency with regard to time management and supply use.
• Participates in orientation of students, staff members, and other health professionals.
• Performs ongoing department-specific tasks as assigned.
• Manages own professional development by rotating through other specialties to maintain competence.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
• Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.
• Supports Joint Commission readiness.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from recognized surgical technologist program

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in providing competent pediatric surgical care. You will support surgeons, operate sterile equipment, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient patient care within a dynamic operating room.

Ideal candidates have relevant education and technical skills, with emphasis on pediatric procedures, equipment knowledge, and effective communication.