Surgical Technologist / OR_

Decatur

**Overview**

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**Description**

**6:30am - 3:00pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours**

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 **.**

+ Implements and evaluates care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.

+ Keeps the Perioperative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress.

+ Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs.

+ Prioritizes procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients.

+ Plans for surgical procedure based on identified needs of surgeon and patient, implementing intervention for identified patient problems as related to surgical procedure and patient needs.

+ Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care.

+ Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan.

+ Successfully completes hospital and department-based orientation programs, attending educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty.

**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.

+ 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.

**Join a team at Emory Decatur Hospital where you matter as much as the work you do!** Emory Healthcare 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 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

**Additional Details**

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**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75lbsmax; Carrying of objects up to 35lbs; 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 affectingenvironmentconditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Travel may berequired; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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**Division** _Emory Decatur Hospital_

**Campus Location** _Decatur, GA, 30033_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Decatur_

**Department** _DEC-Surgery_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _127724_

**Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_

**Schedule** _6:30a-3p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $25.00/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $30.01/Hr._

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