Operating Room Surgical Technologist Ortho and Spine
Operating Room Surgical Technologist Ortho and Spine
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Overview
Location:
Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
1455 Montreal Rd E Tucker GA 30084
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits valuable resources ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Familyfocused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship development and leadership programs
- And more
Description
Shift: 9a7:30p
Full time/40 hours
Emory Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital utilizes 9 OR rooms with 1223 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.
- Analyzes and anticipates less predictable outcomes of surgical interventions
- 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.
- Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels.
- Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol physicians request and assessing the patients physical needs.
- Provides input in developing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to specialized patient population to improve the quality of patient care.
- 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 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.
- Analyzes and reports data to appropriate source. Performs related responsibilities as required.
- 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.
- Follows procedures for pre and postoperative accounting of sharps sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up.
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.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! 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 hospitals4 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 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (MediumHeavy) 3675 lbs. 033 of the work day (occasionally); 2035 lbs. 3466 of the workday; (frequently); 1020 lbs. 67100 of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers typing reading writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Bloodborne pathogen exposure; Biohazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
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 Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
