Overview
Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory Technologist. No matter where you are in your career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital.
Our Technologist are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.
We’re looking for an operating room Surgical Tech Coordinator to join our team who are passionate about providing the best care for patients. Our Surgical Techs are integral members of high-functioning teams committed to excellence and outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and operate at a higher level of practice. If you have two years of surgical tech experience in the operating room, we invite you to consider advancing your career at Emory Healthcare.
We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Will coordinate the services and program, participate in growth by improving efficiencies, standards, and performance of the service line.
This position is responsible for assisting with planning, implementing, and coordinating services and activities associated with the service line.
The service line coordinator acts as a clinical liaison and assists with overseeing the technical and clinical aspects of the specified service line.
The service line coordinator will participate in training and mentoring of new staff members, enhancing staff skills and knowledgebase.
Assists in identifying staff education needs based on clinical situations and recommends appropriate in-service.
The service line coordinator will work with surgeons, nurses, first assistants and scrub techs to streamline and standardize the service line to improve efficiency and quality of care.
The service line coordinator will be required to maintain surgical tech skills and assist with surgical procedures on a routine basis, assist with troubleshooting, movement, setup and breakdown.
Ensure supplies to support the program are available and in good working order.
Assist with maintaining inventory/par levels and assist in keeping preference cards up-to-date.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively, be self-directed and comfortable with managing multiple responsibilities of the program, including clinical, administrative, educational, and promotional components.
Ability to complete other duties as necessary to support the operating room, including, but not limited to, scrubbing and other support for other service lines as needed.
On-call may be required; variable per operating unit and staffing. MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent experience. Must be able to function as a clinical expert in the specified service line. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
2 years' surgical tech experience. 1-2 years’ experience within specific service line preferred.Surg Tech Coord - Salary: $26.50 min - $43.41max/hour.
The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.
This position is eligible for shift differentials.
Additional Details
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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. Travel may be required; 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 Univ Hospital
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EUH Operating Room
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 121934
Job Category Clinical & Nursing Support
Schedule 6:30a-5p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
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