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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Assists in providing competent surgical care to patients and families whose healthcare needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and rapidly changing. Demonstrates technical, organizational, and team skills, acts as clinical resource, and provides staff education. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

2 years of experience as a surgical technician in a pediatric OR setting

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from recognized surgical technologist program

Certification Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)); if ineligible to sit for exam, may waive requirement with 10 years ST experienceBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

Assists in ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients and parents, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements.Provides technical skills assisting surgeon or staff and operating surgical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.Utilizes effective communication skills in providing care to patients and families.Assists in collaborative practice with healthcare team.Demonstrates cost effectiveness and efficiency with regard to time management and supply use.Assists Assistant Nurse Manager with trays/instrumentation quality and other tasks as needed. Serves as role model to staff by maintaining professional conduct, mentoring staff, and seeking learning opportunities. Demonstrates professionalism in role by checking supplies and preparing for cases timely.Participates in orientation of students, staff members, and other health professionals.  May participate in screening and interviewing process of Surgical Technologist applicants as needed.Performs ongoing department-specific tasks as assigned.Functions independently in all services; serves as strong resource in a minimum of one service.Manages own professional development by rotating through other specialties to maintain competence if performing on designated surgical specialty team.Seeks and provides feedback for improved clinical practice.Identifies unit and/or service process issues and problem-solves with Assistant Nurse Manager for resolution.Provides minimum of four in-services per year in area of specialty including OR huddle, SPD, or other areas as requested.Serves as active member of unit council or journal club with greater than 75% annual attendance.Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetingsPromotes department Joint Commission readiness.Assists SPD with tray assembly or other tasks during down time

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Surgical Services