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Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Tech First Assist

Emory Health Care
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Tech First Assist at Emory Health Care summary :

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Tech First Assist plays a vital role in patient care during surgical procedures, providing assistance to surgeons before, during, and after operations. This position requires specialized skills in hemostasis and closure techniques, along with experience in a cardiovascular operating room environment. Candidates must possess certification from accredited surgical assisting programs and have a minimum of two years of relevant surgical experience.

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We are seeking a capable Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Tech First Assist who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. This individual is r esponsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative duties and procedures as needed. This individual :

  • Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Permanent : clamping and / or cauterizing vessels or tissue; tying and / or ligating clamped vessels or tissue; applying hemostatic clips; placing local hemostatic agents. Temporary : applying tourniquets and demonstrating awareness of the indications / contraindications for use with knowledge of side effects of extended use; applying vessel loops; applying non-crushing clamps; applying direct digital pressure. Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
  • Packs with sponges. Digital manipulation of tissue. Suctioning, irrigating, or sponging. Manipulation of suture materials (e.g. loops, tags, running sutures).
  • Utilizes running or interrupted subcutaneous sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material and subcuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips. Closes skin with method indicated by surgeon (suture, staples, etc.).
  • Selects and applys appropriate wound dressing : liquid or spray occlusive materials, absorbent material affixed with tape of circumferential wrapping; immobilizing dressing (soft or rigid).
  • Points of pressure shall be padded : elbows, heels, knees, eyes, face, and axillary region. Circulation shall not be impaired. Nerve damage shall be guarded against.
  • 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.
  • CVOR Experience a must. Robotics experience preferred.
  • JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), 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.

    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. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to : Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals / gases / fumes / vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot / Cold Temperatures; Indoor / Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care / handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

    Keywords :

    surgical tech, cardiovascular surgery, first assist, patient care, hemostasis, closure techniques, surgical procedures, operating room, medical technologies, healthcare

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