Certified Cardiac Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Surgery

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Portsmouth, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. This role supports that mission by fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case-specific supplies and equipment. They prepare the operating room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtain special supplies indicated by the physician. The role also involves setting up and operating a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.

Requirements

Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Certified in one of the following (required): Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certified Surgical First Technologist- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (required)
If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required.
If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
2 years' experience in an Operating Room (required)
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Analytical skills
Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis, sterile techniques and operating room techniques
Ability to follow instructions
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Possess Surgical Conscience
Anticipate Needs
Flexible
Takes direction
Able to work under pressure
Professionalism
Moves with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred)

Responsibilities

Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed.
Assists with placement of sterile drapes.
Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.