Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Overview

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Description

Position: Surgical Technologist

Location: Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital 1455 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.

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Additional Details

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