Surgical Assistant

1 month ago

Decatur, United States Emory Healthcare Full time
Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and much more
Description

This position is full time, 6:30a - 3p. 

We’re looking for an experienced Surgical Assist / First Assist (SA/FA). 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.

  • responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative duties and procedures
  • Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions
  • Familiar with common positions related to the procedure and will be able to use the equipment necessary to provide the position
  • Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care.
  • Successfully completes hospital and department-based orientation programs, attending educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate and /or certification from surgical assisting programs accredited through ARC/STSA.
  • 2 years of surgical assistant/first assistant experience is required. Some areas may require specialized experience. (i.e. in cardiothoracic surgery, two years of directly related experience is required).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Join a team today Emory Decatur Hospital’s OR has a robust Robotics program and offers many specialties while also serving as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. 

  • Number of Beds: 22  
  • Patient Population: Orthopedics, Robotics-General/Bariatrics GYN, GYN-Oncology, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Vascular, Pain Management, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology
  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1 
Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” 

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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