Surgical Tech II - Operating Room, Evenings

Piedmont Healthcare; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

A medical services provider in Snellville, Georgia is seeking a Surgical Tech II for evening shifts. The role involves performing surgical duties, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting in patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a Surgical Technology program graduate certificate, along with relevant certifications. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills are essential. A competitive sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist or 3 years of surgical tech experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary duties in scrub role and provide patient care.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in surgical procedures.
• Prepare for surgical procedures in a timely manner.
• Facilitate surgical procedures through draping and instrument passing.
• Observe and report patients' condition changes.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Sterile technique skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School graduate or GED

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Job description

Overview

Surgical Tech II - OR, Evenings, Competitive Sign on Bonus Available Up to $10,000

Hours are: 40 hours (5 days a week) 2:30 p-11:00 p OR 36 hours (3 days a week) 10:30 a- 11:00 p

Piedmont Eastside- Surgical Services:

Sophisticated and advanced outpatient and inpatient surgical services, including robotic surgery and endovascular hybrid suite.

Outpatient and Inpatient Surgery

Comprehensive Endoscopy Services

High volume Endovascular Surgery, including TCAR and EVAR.

Three Intuitive Da Vinci Robots for Surgery

Mako Robotic Surgery for Total Knee replacements

State of the Art Laparoscopic Surgery with Stryker SPY-PHU 4K Fluorescence capability

Advanced Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery with Stealth Technology

Advanced and Robotic Urology Surgery

High volume Orthopaedics including Total Joint Replacements

Operating Room Extern Program Periop 101

ICU level PACU Services

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Performs necessary duties in scrub role. Takes on greater responsibility in providing patient care demonstrating a higher level critical thinking and problem solving skills. Functions in partnership with licensed staff. Performs patient care duties for clients of various age groups under the direction of a registered nurse.

1. Meets the criteria stated in Level 1.
2. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in the majority of surgical procedures.
3. Prepares for each surgical procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards, obtaining supplies, instruments and setting up.
4. Facilitates the surgical procedure by draping, passing instruments and sutures.
5. Ensures post procedure activities are completed by completion of counts, appropriate care of specimens, instruments and equipment.
6. Functions in partnership with licensed staff, facilitating continuity of procedure and functioning of other health care team members including maintaining an organized back table, giving a brief concise report when relieved and anticipating surgeon needs.
7. Observes patients condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
8. Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
9. Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent.
10. Assists in transporting patients.
11. Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques and those cases related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
12. Performs patient care duties for clients of various age groups under the direction of a registered nurse.
13. Supports licensed staff by performing treatments or procedures as delegated and only those which he/she is competent and in a safe, accurate and timely manner; this includes clipping, prepping surgical site and positioning of patient.
14. Successfully completes the age-specific study modules.
15. Uses appropriate language when communicating with specific age patient.
16. Appropriately modifies the approach to patients when performing specific procedures/tasks.
17. Uses appropriate equipment and resources for the specific age, when performing procedures and providing information.
18. Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
19. Maintains competence by exhibiting a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care and by retaining new information and implementing new processes or using new equipment.
20. Performs other essential duties, including serving as a preceptor for peers on the surgical services team and new orienting employees; prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards; prepares OR room and other areas for receiving patients (stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turning OR room over, ordering/ requesting supplies, preparing instruments, and notifying specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Independently first scrubs basic surgical procedures in all surgical specialties.
• Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Applies base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts.
• Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-directed, and apply independent judgment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Skill and ability in basic computer skills.

Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School graduate or GED. Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Certification as a Surgical Technologist or 3 years of surgical tech experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: N/A

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred; BLS certification required.