Operating Room Surgical Technologist Specialist

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Opportunities are available at multiple Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center locations including:

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Emory University Hospital (CVOR ST demand)

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Emory Decatur Hospital

We're looking for an experienced operating room Surgical Technologist. Our Technologist 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
• 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 and operates sterilization equipment for the proper sterilization of surgical instruments. Follows established sterilization policy and procedures.
• 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
• Prepares tissue and other specimens for laboratory analyses.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 at least one service line and have the ability to float to other service lines, as needed.
• Specialty areas include: Colorectal, GYN, Neuro, ENT, General Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Procedures, Robotics, Thoracic and Vascular.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. 

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! At Emory University Hospital Midtown our Perioperative Surgical Department consist of 28 OR suites with 3 to 4 designated for cardiovascular cases. Our service lines include General, GYN, Urology, Bariatrics, Robotics, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Podiatry, ENT, Skull Base, OMFS, Plastics, and CVOR. We are staffed 365 day a year. There can be some late, on call and/or holiday requirements as well as a rotation to cover overnight shifts and weekend shifts for those dedicated teams. There is an orientation period of 8-12 weeks, depending on experience.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@ . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.