To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Perform a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations.

* Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures.

* Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.

* Assist with precepting new technical personnel. Participates in recording data on OR records.

* Attends in-services and mandatory meetings.

* Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.

* Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure.

* Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.

* Maintains competencies in all surgeon specific procedures.

* Communicates surgeon's needs and changes to preferences to the entire team in a timely manner.

* Serves as a liaison between surgeons and leadership.

* Fully committed and is actively involved in achieving organizational goals.

* Seeks out department specific opportunities for self-development and shares with the CVOR team.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* Graduate of program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology)

* Certification preferred

* Three years of Operating Room experience required

* Five years of CVOR experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

* Possess the ability to work the same call and work schedule as the surgeon.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances, and unknown diseases

* Vision and hearing to normal range.

* Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.

* Frequent lifting, pulling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy patients and/or objects.

* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.