Certified Surgical Technologist - CVOR

Great Falls Hospital • Great Falls, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Required to assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during complex vascular, cardiovascular, and cardiothoracic procedures. To include open heart procedures. Assists with prompt turnover of surgical cases, case setup and proper care of surgical instruments and equipment. Performs delegated patient care duties. Receives direction from: Operating Room RN, Providers, Anesthesia Providers, and Nursing Manager. Gives direction to: Instrument Processor.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or Surgical Tech program
• 2-3 years as a CVOR Certified Surgical Tech, required
• Certification from an accredited Surgical Tech Program
• Current Montana Nursing License (LPN only)
• BLS or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Basic medical terminology and anatomy, asepsis, and sterile technique
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Use of usual and customer equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
• Passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check, Drug Screening, Health and Immunizations Screening

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Tech in other specialties (General, Ortho, Urology, ENT, GYN, etc.), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the sterile field in the operating room
• Assisting the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during complex vascular, cardiovascular, and cardiothoracic procedures, including open heart procedures
• Assisting with prompt turnover of surgical cases
• Assisting with case setup
• Proper care of surgical instruments and equipment
• Performing delegated patient care duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree