CV Surgical Technologist

HCA•Portsmouth, NH

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: CV Surgical Technologist Portsmouth Regional Hospital We are seeking a CV Surgical Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! As a CV Surgical Tech, you would provide technical assistance to physician/registered nurse and under the supervision of anesthesia personnel to prepare for the anesthetic needs of patients within the specific surgical specialty of Cardiothoracic Surgical Intervention and as needed while demonstrating the ability to assist within the other surgical specialties. You will prepare anesthesia supplies/equipment relevant to the surgical procedures, including assisting anesthesia personnel as directed with invasive line placement, epidurals, spinals, IV's, A-lines, Swan-Lines, intubations and other anesthesia techniques.You will demonstrate sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized, while applying this knowledge appropriately to develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon.Demonstrate competency with aseptic technique during surgery and ability to use equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.You will retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure and assist in homeostasis by use of assorted sponges in the surgical field under the direction of the surgeon.Perform co-circulating role with appropriate credentialing.You would offer the willingness to go above and beyond daily assignments and actively offer support to colleagues within the main OR's, cardiac OR's and cardiac cath lab.

Requirements

Minimum one year CV experience
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST), or Association Surgical Technologist, or Vocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to physician/registered nurse and under the supervision of anesthesia personnel to prepare for the anesthetic needs of patients within the specific surgical specialty of Cardiothoracic Surgical Intervention and as needed while demonstrating the ability to assist within the other surgical specialties.
Prepare anesthesia supplies/equipment relevant to the surgical procedures, including assisting anesthesia personnel as directed with invasive line placement, epidurals, spinals, IV's, A-lines, Swan-Lines, intubations and other anesthesia techniques.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized, while applying this knowledge appropriately to develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon.
Demonstrate competency with aseptic technique during surgery and ability to use equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.
Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
Retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure and assist in homeostasis by use of assorted sponges in the surgical field under the direction of the surgeon.
Perform co-circulating role with appropriate credentialing.
Offer the willingness to go above and beyond daily assignments and actively offer support to colleagues within the main OR's, cardiac OR's and cardiac cath lab.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.