Surgical Technician/ L&D - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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7a-7:30p-FT/ 36/ 12 hour shift

Salary range -$25.00-$30.01 We're seeking a

Sterile Processing Technician for Emory Johns Creek Hospital,

responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients. This individual will: + 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 -cataract. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred. 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 -cataract.

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Division

_Emory Decatur Hospital_

Campus Location

_Decatur, GA, 30033_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Decatur_

Department

_DEC-Labor And Delivery_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_135879_

Job Category

_Clinical & Nursing Support_

Schedule

_7a-7:30p_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $25.00/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $30.01/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.