Cardiac Surgical Technician II
About The Position
As our Cardiac Surgical Tech II at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you’ll prepare the operating room for a variety of surgeries. We can’t operate without you. Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved surgical technology program
- Diploma Of Nursing Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with attendance of the core curriculum for perioperative nursing or equivalent training and 1-3 years one year surgical experience, upon hire or Technical School Graduate of an approved surgical technology program (one or two year program) and 1-3 years one year surgical experience
- Must be able to rotate taking surgical call (weeknights / weekends).
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Checks case cart and gathers instrument and supply needs prior to surgical procedure.
- Assists in hemostasis as directed by sponging, clamping, ligating, removing clamps, cutting sutures, using the electrocoagulation unit and suctioning.
- Assist in the reduction of fractures by stabilizing and keeping the bone in alignment during the application of screws, pins, intramedullary rods, implants and/or while the bone is being drilled.
- Performs ongoing procedural assessment during procedures/therapies
- Observes patient responses toward procedure and inform appropriate personnel for any untoward reactions.
- Complies to all infection control policies and procedures identified in the departmental manual
Benefits
- We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus to hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
- We also offer referral incentives as well as excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
