Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist

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• Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
• Emory University Hospital
• Emory University Hospital Midtown
• Emory Johns Creek Hospital
• Emory Decatur Hospital

We’re seeking a Surgical Tech for the Cardiovascular Operating Room. This Surgical Tech assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room. This individual will be hired into a Surgical Tech Level I, II, III, or IV commensurate with experience and minimum qualifications.

• Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
• Sets up and operates 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.
• Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment.
• Maintains inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure immediate availability.
• Operates sterilization equipment for the proper sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Follows established sterilization policy and procedures.
• Assists in evaluating various products, supplies and equipment pertinent to the operating room.
• Typical specialty areas include General, Less complex GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology - cataract.
• Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for surgery and provides for the physical comfort, safety and privacy during the intra‑operative patient.
• Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of sterile technique and infection control; practices appropriate procedures to maintain a sterile environment.
• Appropriately cleans surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepares tissue and other specimens for laboratory analyses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a surgical technician training program or equivalent job training.
• Certified as a surgical technician or two years of experience in lieu of certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Ability to float and work independently in less complex specialty areas including General, Less complex GYN, OB/L&D, Plastic, Minor Vascular, Ortho, and Ophthalmology - cataract.

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.

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