CVOR Surg Technologist 1

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary :

The CVOR Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing cardiac surgical care to patients. The Surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the surgical procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Demonstrates expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, as well as combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Clinical Practice and Outcomes

• In depth learning or knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery achieved with completion of all CVOR scrub competencies.
• Able to take call independently after orientation and / or validation of all cardiac surgery skills required to perform in the scrub role with all cardiac surgery procedures, including TAVR cases.
• In depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty.
• Performs a thorough review of the surgeons preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, assists with selection and opening of sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications / solutions needed for procedure.
• May assist RN circulator with patient comfort measures, patient positing, application of electrosurgical grounding pads, external defibrillator pads, EKG monitors and skin preparation .
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and at appropiriate times during each body plane closure.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Drapes patient and sterile field.
• Actively participates in all portions of surgical procedure, anticipating and passing instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure. May hold cameras, retract tissues, stabilize tissue and / or utilize mister blower to expose coronary artery lumens.
• Practices and maintains highest standard of sterile technique during surgical procedures, participates in infection prevention techniques and ensures patient safety throughout procedure.
• Prepares chest drainage systems and sterile dressings.
• Maintains a safe environment throughout procedure in regards to patient physicial safety, fire prevention, ESU safety, infection control, and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure.
• Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in termninally cleaning and organization of the department.

Quality and Patient Safety

Job Responsibilities, Education and Engagement

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

High school graduate from an accredited program

GED from an accredited program.

In lieu of a graduate of an accredited / approved program in surgical technology, may have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the State of Georgia

military training or work experience as an operating room technologist.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

National Certification in surgical technology (CST) from Association of Certified Technologists (AST) within 90 Days Required

Required Minimum Experience :

recent operating room experience required with vascular, thoracic and interventional experience Preferred and

Prior Cardiac Surgery experience Preferred and

First assistant experience Preferred and

Competent in functioning in the scrub role in complex procedures and lifesaving situations. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills :

Ability to read, write and speak English language. Basic computer skills.

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills along with customer service skills.

Ability to function in a high stakes, stressful, and fast paced environment while demonstrating a decisive, composed, and respectful manner.

Possess excellent time management skills, dependable, detailed oriented, and strong analytical skills; along with the ability to multitask and prioritize accurately and quickly in high stakes situations.

Expected to be flexible with work hours and shifts due to urgent and emergent patient care needs.

Must be available for emergency call on weekdays, weekends, and holidays with a 30 minute response time.

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