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 conscience required within this highly specialized environment.
• Works closely with the 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 the close of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to the work environment (i.e., restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for future surgical procedures, cleaning work areas/station, and 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 '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.
• Holds retractors and completes additional tasks at the surgeon's request during procedures.
• Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.
• Organizes and restocks 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 but not limited to: case preparation, set, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies, and room turnover.

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technician program. Associate's degree preferred.

Must have a 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