Surgical Technologist - L&D

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Overview:

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond.

Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

  • Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and assists in the ongoing development and administration of hospital and department Quality Improvement program.
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury accident to Manager.
  • Performs as a Surgical Technologist as assigned, including such duties as reviewing supplies and equipment, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgical team by anticipating needs and passing instruments.
  • Assists in preparing patients for surgery, sets up surgical equipment prior to surgery, and prepares, positions, and preps patients on the O.R. table.
  • Maintains sterile techniques, recognizes breaks in technique, and takes steps to regain sterility.
  • Assists with cleaning the O.R. rooms in preparation for subsequent surgical procedures.
  • Assists the surgeon in surgery by passing instruments, draping sterile field, and may serve in the first or second scrub role during surgical procedures.
  • Organizes sterile table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, medication and solutions needed for surgical procedures.
  • May assist nurse with special assignments and work with nurse and Education Coordinator.
  • Provides clinical experience and instruction for student programs, and may provide written and verbal evaluations of student performance.
  • May transport patients or specimens as necessary.

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and working as a Surgical Technologist with two or more years of experience OR at least 5 years of experience in an OR setting working as a Surgical Technician or Surgical Technologist.
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Work Hours:: 7p-7a

Weekend Requirements:: Yes

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