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Emory Healthcare · 1 day ago

CVOR Surgical Technologist / Internal Travel Team

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, seeking a capable CVOR Surgical Technologist. The role involves assisting surgeons and nurses in the operating room, preparing equipment, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures.

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Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician. Accountable for the care and handling of instruments and equipment. Maintains inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure immediate availability

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

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. 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

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

Serves as a preceptor and resource to colleagues (such as lesser experienced surgical technologists) and strong advocate for patients/families

Attends education in-services as appropriate

Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments

Following established charting procedures, documents all aspects of patient care to show progress or changes in patient’s condition

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

Collaborates with members of the health care team to determine patient needs in planning treatment. Attends scheduled staff meetings

Qualification

CVOR surgical technologySurgical technician certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Aseptic techniqueSterilization proceduresPatient careInventory managementTeam collaboration

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician training program

5 years of recent and relevant experience as a CVOR surgical technologist

Professional Surgical Tech certification is required within one year of employment

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required

Preferred

Professional Surgical Tech certification

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and more

Company

Emory Healthcare

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Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.

Founded in 1953

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/

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