What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Cardiac - 6:30A-5P position at Omaha Children's Hospital?
Day / Wknd Rotation 6 : 30A – 5P (40hrs / week) Call and 2 Holidays / Yr
5000 Hiring Bonus paid at 12 months
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Allied health professional working as a part of the Cardiothoracic team and / or OR team delivering surgical care by assisting physicians and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedure through consistent application of aseptic techniques.
Essential Functions
Performs preoperative preparation
- Reviews physician preference list before operative procedure and assembles supplies and equipment needed for procedure.
- Opens sterile supplies using sterile technique.
- Properly identifies and handles medication passed onto the sterile field under the direction of the RN
- Communicates clearly and collaborates with other members of the perioperative team to prepare operative procedure
Functions as scrub person during operative procedure by preparing, monitoring, and maintaining a sterile field.
Performs postoperative tasks and clean up
Applies base knowledge and principles during operative procedure (AST and / or AORN Guidelines).
Performs clinical preceptor role for specialty service(s) and follows core competency outline.
Demonstrates collegiality and leadership qualities.
Assists Registered Nurse as directed
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Education Qualifications
Experience Qualifications
2 years of current surgical technologist experience Required and
Must meet the criteria of Surgical Technologist I Required and
Advanced knowledge of at least 1 advanced / complex surgical specialties (including but not limited to : Ortho, Neuro, Plastic, Eye, Pediatric, Cardiac) Required
Skills and Abilities
Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, or other customers.
Requires working with multiple activities and dividing time and attention to a variety of demands and working irregular hours.
Ability to work in a team environment and solve problems in a diplomatic fashion.
Oral and written communication with staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and other departments
Licenses and Certifications
BCLS - Basic Life Support (strongly preferred at hire) within 90 Days Required and
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and
If CEU’s are not accumulated to maintain certification, must retest for certification Required
On call requirements, including but not limited to weekdays, weekends, and holidays Required and
Frequent call back Required
Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!
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Make a meaningful difference improving the lives of children!
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.
Requisition ID : 20729
