CVOR Surg Tech $100 - ND

generis Tek•Grand Forks, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist is a surgical technologist who works as part of the operating room team to deliver surgical care, specializing in heart and vascular services. The role requires knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic technique, a broad range of surgical procedures, and instrumentation to anticipate and assist the surgeon throughout procedures. The technologist prepares and organizes case setups, supports the Registered Nurse with circulating duties, and cleans, assembles, operates, and cares for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties, including bronchoscopy and EGD equipment. The role also includes patient care according to diagnosis and procedure, maintaining and updating procedure cards, ordering and stocking supplies, supporting on-call cases, and participating in quality monitoring. The CVOR Technologist serves as a subject matter expert for vascular and endovascular procedures and identifies unusual surgical techniques, instruments, and equipment needs. This is a 13-week contract role in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with a 5x8 day shift schedule.

Requirements

Unlicensed Assistive Person - Technician (UAP/T) certification from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a Compact State Agreement, required prior to start date.
Licensed Practical Nurse credential from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a Compact State Agreement, required prior to start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

Organize and prepare case setups before procedures according to standard operating procedures.
Assist the Registered Nurse with circulating duties, including preps, retrieving supplies, and printing pictures.
Clean, assemble, operate, and properly care for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties, including bronchoscopy and EGD equipment.
Assist with orientation and training of second heart scrubs.
Provide patient care according to diagnosis and procedure, using procedure cards and following established hospital policies and procedures.
Document procedure changes on procedure cards after each case.
Order and stock supplies.
Print procedure cards and assist the Registered Nurse during on-call cases, including Lab and Blood Bank cases.
Participate in measuring and monitoring quality indicators and outcomes.
Serve as a subject matter expert for vascular and endovascular procedures.
Identify and communicate unusual surgical techniques and instruments required, including complex life-saving devices and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.