Allied - 19410784
About The Position
The Adult Cardiac Operating Room provides care for a diverse range of patients, including those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and heart failure treatments such as ventricular assist devices (VADs), ECMO, artificial hearts, and heart transplants. The multidisciplinary surgical staff cares for patients of all ages. The Surgical Technologist prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures; assists the surgical team from the scrub position; and supports proper instrument care and room turnover. The role also involves maintaining sterile technique, safe sharps handling, performing surgical counts according to hospital policy, and handling solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse.
Requirements
- NBSTSA certification or relevant experience as a Surgical Technologist in a healthcare setting totaling at least one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 2015.
- Two years of recent experience in a cardiac operating room.
- Ability to scrub and circulate during surgical procedures.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association only.
Responsibilities
- Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Assist the surgical team from the scrub position during operations.
- Ensure proper care and handling of instruments and facilitate room turnover between cases.
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure the safe handling of sharps.
- Perform surgical counts according to hospital policy.
- Handle solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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