Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Assistant Registered Nurse RN
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
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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
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship development and leadership programs
- And more
Description
Were seeking a Surgical Assistant who assists attending surgeon surgical resident and/or physicians assistant during surgical procedures including retraction hemostasis suctioning suturing suture organization wound management and other assistance as necessary. This individual:
- Assists in opening and closing the patients spine.
- Assists in opening and closing surgical wounds.
- Performs debridement of primary and secondary closure of muscle flaps.
- Employees in some areas may be required to assist with bone grafts as well as harvest and prepare bone graft for spinal fusion.
- Assists in spine procedures including anterior cervical disectomy/fusion posterior cervical fusion anterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion posterior thoracic/lumbar decompression/fusion and insertion of spinal instruments.
- Preps positions catherizes and drapes patients and assists in exposing and suturing wounds.
- Assists in management of patients during emergency situations.
- Maintains confidentiality patient privacy and operation room standards.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
- Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments.
- Complies with and adheres to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state federal and organizational guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
- Successful completion of the Emory Surgical Assistant training program or a Registered Nurse/Physicians Assistant nationally certified as an Registered Nurse First Assistant.
- BLS and Healthcare Provider certifications 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 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 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 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: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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