Cardiovascular Surgical Tech 40 hours (3) 12 hour shifts

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cardiovascular Certified Surgical Technologist, an essential member of the surgical team, ensures appropriate selection, preparation, and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient. They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on cardiovascular cases.

Position: Cardiovascular Surgical Tech         

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: 40 hours, (3) 12 hour shifts  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Expertly performs role of a resource surgical technician in cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs scrub duties according to procedure; demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical conscious required within this highly specialized environment.
• Works closely with cardiac team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Contributes to the team by participating in staff meetings and in service presentations.
• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments as appropriate before, during, and at close of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e.) restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for future surgical procedures. Cleaning work areas/station. Appropriate commincation.
• Displays surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon requires.
• Assists in the turnover of rooms and preps the Operating Room for patients
• Is an active participant in the "Tim Out". Gives full attention to the process and will speak up to concerns - A Stop until there is a satisfactory resolution.
• Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast paced environment.
• Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon's request during procedure.
• Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis
• Organize and restock the OR following surgical procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other staff.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to communicate in English; verbally and written.

Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including by not limited to : case preparation, set, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and room turnover.

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technician program. Associates degree preferred.

Must have minimum of one year scrubbing experience in cardiac surgery.

Must have certification/licensure: ARC/STSA- Accredited Surgical Technology Program, or NBSTA- Certification conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

BLS required.

One to two years experience working as a Cardiac Surgical Technician in a tertiary hospital preferred.

Experience working in Operating Room, PV Lab, and /or Hybrid OR preferred.

Working condition requirements to be provided (Lifting, vision, environmental conditions)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans