Cardiac Surgical Technologist
About The Position
As a Cardiac Surgical Technologist, you will prepare the operating room and surgical team to perform a variety of procedures. You will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and maintain a sterile environment. The role requires adapting quickly, collaborating effectively with the operating room team, and supporting complex surgical procedures and patient care. You will prepare the operating room and patient using aseptic principles, set up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes, and solutions, and assist with preparation of the sterile field and with gowning and gloving team members. You will also help position and drape patients, support comfort and safety measures, transfer and position patients on the operating room table, and assist anesthesia personnel as needed, under the direction of a qualified practitioner.
Requirements
- Graduate from a surgical technology program accredited through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST), upon hire; alternatively, graduation from an accredited school of nursing may substitute for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program.
- Hold Washington State Surgical Technologist registration upon hire, or Washington State Registered Nurse licensure upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
- Adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of operating room work experience demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room and patient for procedures using aseptic principles.
- Set up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes, and solutions.
- Assist with scrubbing and preparation of the sterile field, and gown and glove members of the surgical team.
- Help the surgeon and assistants put on surgical gowns and gloves.
- Assist with patient positioning and draping under the direction of a qualified practitioner.
- Assist with patient comfort and safety measures under the direction of a qualified practitioner.
- Transfer and position patients on the operating room table and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
- Assist anesthesia personnel as needed under the direction of a qualified practitioner.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for new hires who meet eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
