Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their team at the Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital. The role includes overseeing patient care during surgical cases, requiring strong surgical technology skills and the ability to assist across various specialties. Ideal candidates will bring experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to providing top-tier care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• Requires two years of multispecialty experience.
• Expert in at least one specialty area in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Monitors supplies and maintains necessary levels.
• Participates in developing procedure protocols to improve patient care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Surgical technology

Complex problem analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Position: Surgical Technologist

Location:Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital1455 Montreal Rd E, Tucker, GA 30084

Shift: Full Time 6:45am - 3:15pm

Emory Orthopedic and Spine Hospital utilizes 9 operating rooms with 12-23 cases per day. Coming this fall, expansion to 11 OR rooms! All cases are ortho and/or neuro spine.

• Implements and evaluates care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
• Provides care to patients with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resource to staff.
• Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels.
• Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs.
• Participates in the development and revision of procedure protocols, unit based forms and specialty clinical pathways.
• Provides input in developing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient population to improve the quality of patient care.
• Successfully completes hospital and department based orientation programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. 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 a service line and have the ability to float to other service lines as needed.
• Individual is considered an expert in at least one specialty area and can competently handle multiple specialties. Specialty areas include General Surgery, ENT, Robotics, Ophthalmology (Corneal; Retina Cell transplants), Complex GYN, Complex Ortho/Spine, Thoracic, and Vascular.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. 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.

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.