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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
- No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience as a surgical technician
- Experience in a pediatric operating room
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent and 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
- 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.
- Maintains knowledge of current equipment and supplies.
- 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.
- Participates in orientation of students, staff members, and other health professionals.
- Performs ongoing department-specific tasks as assigned.
- Manages own professional development by rotating through other specialties to maintain competence.
- 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.
- Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.
- Supports Joint Commission readiness.
System Responsibilities
Safety: Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
Compliance: Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. independently and greater than 40 lbs. with assistance
- Bending/Stooping - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)
- Climbing - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
- Hearing/Speaking - Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff.
- Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required.
- Lifting - Frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of time)
- Pushing/Pulling - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)
- Sitting - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time)
- Standing - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time)
- Walking - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of 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.
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Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
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What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
