Surgical Technologist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in providing competent surgical care, supporting surgeons and staff in a pediatric environment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Shift is Day, Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with opportunities to participate in patient-focused care and to rotate through departments to maintain competencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from recognized surgical technologist program, or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• No minimum experience required (experience is preferred but not required).
• One year of experience as a surgical technician is preferred, especially in a pediatric OR.

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 across all age groups.
• 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 and graduation from recognized surgical technologist program

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Assists in providing competent surgical care to patients and families whose healthcare needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and rapidly changing. Demonstrates technical, organizational, and team skills, and acts as clinical resource. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a surgical technician
• Experience in a pediatric operating room

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from recognized surgical technologist program or 5 years of equivalent experience

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job 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.

System Responsibilities

Safety

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance

Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. independently and greater than 40 lbs. with assistance
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)
• Climbing - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
• Hearing/Speaking - Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff.
• Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required.
• Lifting - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)
• Pushing/Pulling - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)
• Sitting - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
• Standing - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)
• Walking - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2620 Satellite Blvd

Job Family

Surgical Services