Job Description
Responsible for performing technical responsibilities relative to assisting cardiothoracic surgeons with the instrumentation of Open Heart surgery, as well as assisting in the preparation and management of tubings utilized by the heart-lung (pump) machine.
Hospital Overview
Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 366-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, women's health, comprehensive maternity services, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Primary Heart Attack, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke, and Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement. Spring Valley Hospital has garnered recognition by US News & World Report for its outstanding achievements in several specialty programs, such as Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, COPD, and Stroke. The Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is a distinguished Center of Excellence and President's Circle award winning clinic, providing the highest quality in care and patient satisfaction. The hospital received the prestigious Best Place to Have a Baby Gold Award, highlighting its exceptional maternity services, which includes a dedicated entrance open 24 / 7 to the Birthplace Center.
Benefits
Qualifications
Education
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program that is accredited by a national accrediting organization or a successor organization or must have successfully completed a training program for surgical technologist administered by the US Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years scrubbing experience in a major operating room, and at least one (1) year of experience as an Open Heart Scrub Technician.
License / Certification
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Current BLS Certification.
Other
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care / service appropriate to the age of the patient. Note Employees hired into this position prior to 1 / 1 / 2018 are exempt from certification requirement.
Company Background
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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