CVOR Surgical Technologist

Duties:

Job Responsibilities:

• Checks daily assignment.
• Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
• Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
• Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the case are present.
• Obtains physician’s special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case.
• Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.
• Knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Under the surgeon’s supervision, assists with suctioning Productions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.
• Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N.
• At the end of procedure assist with site care.
• Cleanses operative site.
• Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.
  
  

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2 years of experience minimum.
• Has contact with physicians, families, and other hospital personnel related to care of assigned patients.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
• Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
• Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
• The Surgical Technologists demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• N/A
  
  

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Schedule - Start Date:

12/30/2024

Hours Per Week:

40.00

Hours Per day:

8.00

Days Per Week:

5.00

Schedule Notes:

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Wed-Fri 12 hrs 6:15AM-6:45PM; Call every 5th-6th weekend, overnight call the week after weekend call. 1st call approx. one a week or every other week. Required: 2 years of experience CVOR