Emory Healthcare · 1 day ago
Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEmory Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in Georgia, seeking experienced Operating Room Surgical Technologists for their Ambulatory Surgery Center. The role involves assisting surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, and providing care to patients across various specialties, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
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Responsibilities
Assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room
Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician
Set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment
Follows procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up
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
Analyzes and anticipates less predictable outcomes of surgical interventions
Leads service area-based committees
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
Participates in identifying cost containment activities. 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
Prioritizes procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients
Identifies verbally or in writing unusual incidents during patient care procedures and identifies complex procedure problems related to patient reaction, symptoms, or changes in needs based on patient reactions
Plans for surgical procedures based on identified needs of surgeon and patient
Implements intervention for identified patient problems as related to surgical procedure and patient needs
Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care
Determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan
Communicates patients' and staff needs and responses through written and verbal communication to management as appropriate
Keeps the peri-operative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress. Maintains courteous and professional behavior in all interactions
Participates in the development and revision of procedure protocols, unit-based forms and specialty clinical pathways
Documents all aspects of care by following the established unit procedure
Establishes and meets goals in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, management, education, and/or research
Active membership in professional organization
Functions as a resource to resolve issues related to patient advocacy. Acts as a resource for complex interdisciplinary needs
Identifies available supply resources to meet procedure needs
Assists in identifying staff and patient education needs based on clinical situations and recommends appropriate in-service
Assists with planning and conducting department orientation of new staff and students
Assists with unit-based competency requirements
Serves as role model or mentor for new staff and students
Complies with established policies and procedures
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. Attends educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty
Assists in identifying ways in which patient and procedure outcomes can be modified through research and/or quality monitoring to improve the quality of patient care
Serves as a clinical resource for Surgical Technologists in designated service line for orienting new employees
Reviews and identifies revisions to the surgical preference cards for designated service
Participates in unit based and hospital wide performance improvement programs
Assists in research and related activities in the surgery department. Identifies and communicates researchable problems as appropriate. Analyzes and reports data to appropriate source
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training
Must have two years of multispecialty experience
Must be able to function as a clinical expert in at least one service line and have the ability to float to other service lines, as needed
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required
Preferred
Certification in Surgical Technology preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits that start day one!
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs….and much more!
Company
Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
Joon S Lee MD
Chief Executive Officer
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