CV OR Cardiac Surgical Technologist (CST)

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

11h

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Provides intraoperative care during surgical procedures in areas of specialization as defined by the department while using sterile and aseptic techniques. Provides emergency services on call. Participates and is engaged in a team environment while providing care to patients in a potentially high stress situation.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, completion of a Surgical Technology program, completion of a Registered Nurse program, or Completion of summer surgical tech extern program OR; High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Two (2) years of previous scrub experience.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon
Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
Performs equipment checks as assigned.
Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
Provides surgical assistance during surgical procedures including cardiac and thoracic surgery cases.
Provides highly specialized surgical assistance during procedures that require cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO support.
Provides surgical assistance during LVAD and heart transplants.