Surgical Technician PRN

Northeast-Atlanta-Vascular-Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) retirement plan with company a

And more!

Job summary

Northeast-Atlanta-Vascular-Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams under surgeons and RNs. Responsibilities include preparing equipment and sterile setup, assisting with patient prep, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates have OR experience in interventional radiology or vascular settings, CPR certification current or within 90 days, and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a surgical environment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification must be current or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Minimum one year experience in interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or vascular setting preferred
• Knowledge of over the wire technique preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures
• Set up instruments, drapes, and solutions in the OR before operations
• Assist in patient skin prep and aseptic preparation
• Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and verify operation
• Prepare, position, and transport patients for surgery
• Monitor vitals and support the surgical team with gowns and gloves
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and assistants
• Assist with specimen handling, dressings, and instrument counts
• Operate sterilizers and diagnostic equipment as needed
• Help transfer patients to recovery and restock the OR

Skills

CPR certification

IR/cardiac cath/vascular experience

Over the wire experience

Sterile technique

Job description

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be certified to perform CPR or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Minimum one year experience in interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or vascular preferred
• Knowledge of over the wire experience preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
• Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Experience

Vascular experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Surgical Technologist

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