Job description

Work Shift Variable

Work Day(s) Monday-Friday, Variable

Shift Start Time Variable

Shift End Time Variable

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Being an employee at Children's is more than just protocols and medication rounds—it’s knowing when a hug is the most important thing in the world to a child. It’s knowing that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But, most important, it’s giving patients and families exactly the care they need, when they need it.

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

Experience

• Two years of experience as a surgical technician

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a pediatric cardiovascular surgical technician
• Experience in a cardiovascular operating room
• Certified Surgical Technician Certification (CST)

Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from recognized surgical technologist program or 5 years of equivalent experience

Certification Summary
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities
1. Assists in ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients and parents, incorporating age-related and developmental-specific requirements.
2. Provides technical skills assisting cardiovascular surgeon or staff and operating surgical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
3. Participates in Cardiovascular Surgical Tech Call to meet department needs, complying with required response time.
4. Maintains knowledge of current equipment and supplies.
5. Utilizes effective communication skills in providing care to patients and families.
6. Assists in collaborative practice with healthcare team.
7. Demonstrates cost effectiveness and efficiency with regard to time management and supply use.
8. Participates in orientation of students, staff members, and other health professionals.
9. Performs ongoing department-specific tasks as assigned.
10. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including:
N = Neonate (less than 30 days)
I = Infant (30 days to 1 year)
EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years)
LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years)
A = Adolescent (13-17 years)
AD = Adult, and
ALL = all ages.
11. Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.
12. Supports Joint Commission readiness.

Primary Location Address 1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family Surgical Services

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