Open Heart Surgical Technologist

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Open Heart Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the Operating Room (OR); assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient needs including age specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

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7. Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures.

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Multi-system failure / cardio-thoracis trauma

Acute cardiovascular disease

Acute respiratory failure

Acute neurological insult / injury

Acute renal failure

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14. Participates in quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions; assists with various ongoing surgical studies / procedures.

15. Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and effective problem solving and critical-thinking skills.

16. Practices communication skills / interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family, the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students.

17. Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed.

18. Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals / literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.

19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Knowledge of the principles and practice of aseptic technique.

2. Knowledge of procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the operating room.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments including diverse patient populations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required. Surgical Technologist Certification desired.

Prior Surgical Tech experience desired.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.