Cardiovascular Surgical Tech 40 hours (4) 10 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, (4) 10 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 consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.
• Works closely with all cardiac surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Contributes to the team by participating in staff meeting and in service presentations.
• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments as appropriate before, during, and at close of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals
• Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the Cardiovascular system.
• 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 communication.
• 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 "Time Out". Gives full attention to the process and will speak up with 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: case preparation, set up, 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 NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

BLS required.

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

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

Working Condition requirement to be provided( Lifting, vision, environmental conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans