Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Health Care • Charleston, SC

39d

About The Position

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• 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)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required, unless being hired into a Labor and Delivery unit in Ohio then preferred)

Nice To Haves

• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
• If employed in South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist prior to 2008, 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 instrument for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• 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 appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients' rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients' Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
• Surgical Technologist are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the policy.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees