Surgical Tech II - Operating Room, Evenings

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Surgical Tech II to join their surgical team in Snellville. The role involves performing in a scrub position for outpatient and inpatient surgeries, utilizing advanced surgical techniques with state-of-the-art equipment. Applicants should have a surgical technology certification and a minimum of three years of experience. Flexible part-time hours are available, with a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in scrub role for various surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique during all surgeries.
• Assist in patient care under the guidance of nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Job description

Surgical Tech II, OR, Evenings at Piedmont

Sign on Bonus: Up To $5,000

Hours: 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

Overview

Piedmont Eastside – Surgical Services

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

• Outpatient and Inpatient Surgery
• 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

Performs necessary duties in scrub role. Takes on greater responsibility in providing patient care, demonstrating a higher level of 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Meets the criteria stated in Level 1.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in the majority of surgical procedures.
• 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.
• Facilitates the surgical procedure by draping, passing instruments and sutures.
• Ensures post‑procedure activities are completed, including counts, appropriate care of specimens, instruments and equipment.
• Functions in partnership with licensed staff.
• Facilitates continuity of procedure and functioning of other health‑care team members, maintaining an organized back table, giving a brief concise report when relieved and anticipating surgeon needs.
• Observes patient’s condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.
• Serves as patient advocate including patient care and safety.
• Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competent.
• Assists in transporting patients.
• Applies knowledge of advanced surgical techniques and those cases related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Performs patient care duties for clients of various age groups under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Supports licensed staff by performing treatments or procedures as delegated and only those which he/she is competent and performed in a safe, accurate and timely manner, including clipping, prepping surgical site and positioning of patient.
• Successfully completes the age‑specific study modules.
• Uses appropriate language when communicating with specific age patient.
• Appropriately modifies the approach to patients when performing specific procedures/tasks.
• Uses appropriate equipment and resources for the specific age when performing procedures and providing information.
• Appropriately provides comfort and safety measures for specific age patient.
• Maintains competence.
• Exhibits a higher level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.
• Retains new information and implements new processes or uses new equipment.
• Performs other essential duties.
• Serves 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 (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turning OR room over, ordering/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, and notification of 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.

Important Information

Business Unit: Eastside Medical Center LLC

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care