Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Overview

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We’re looking for an experienced operating room Surgical Technologist
. Our Technologists are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and operate at a higher level of practice.

• 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.

• 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
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• 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
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Emory Decatur Hospital’s OR has a robust Robotics program and offers many specialties while also serving as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery.

• Number of Beds: 22

• Patient Population:
  Orthopedics, Robotics-General/Bariatrics GYN, GYN-Oncology, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Vascular, Pain Management, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1

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Division Emory Decatur Hospital

Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

Department DEC-Surgery

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 158003

Job Category Clinical & Nursing Support

Schedule 6:30a-5p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $30.03/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $35.70/Hr.

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