What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - First Assist position at Cape Fear Valley Health?
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Cardiovascular Operating Room
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Functions as the Surgical Technologist, may harvest the conduit(s) used for grafting in Cardiac Surgery and first assist the surgeon in performing surgery.Minimum two years experience as surgical technologist first assistant. Certification from an approved First Assistant Credentialing Program and endorsed by the Liaison of Surgical Technologists. Work with complex monitoring and life support equipment. Able to perform in cardiac service. Reads, writes, and speaks English. Practice knowledge of standard precautions and sterile technique. Is knowledgeable of age specific physiological/psychosocial/developmental/spiritual needs of patients served. Self directed to learn and achieve unit objectives.Must tolerate long hours and be able to work variable shifts. Much standing, walking, bending, lifting, transferring of anesthetized patients, and pushing of heavy carts, stretchers, and equipment. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Visual and auditory acuity required. Position involves skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenterat contact with blood or other potentially infections material.
Required Licenses And Certifications
CST - National Board Of Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Cardiovascular Operating Room
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
Functions as the Surgical Technologist, may harvest the conduit(s) used for grafting in Cardiac Surgery and first assist the surgeon in performing surgery.Minimum two years experience as surgical technologist first assistant. Certification from an approved First Assistant Credentialing Program and endorsed by the Liaison of Surgical Technologists. Work with complex monitoring and life support equipment. Able to perform in cardiac service. Reads, writes, and speaks English. Practice knowledge of standard precautions and sterile technique. Is knowledgeable of age specific physiological/psychosocial/developmental/spiritual needs of patients served. Self directed to learn and achieve unit objectives.Must tolerate long hours and be able to work variable shifts. Much standing, walking, bending, lifting, transferring of anesthetized patients, and pushing of heavy carts, stretchers, and equipment. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Visual and auditory acuity required. Position involves skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenterat contact with blood or other potentially infections material.
Required Licenses And Certifications
CST - National Board Of Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
