Open Heart Surgical Technologist`

BryanLGH Medical Center•Kearney, NE

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About The Position

The Open Heart Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the Operating Room (OR); assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient needs including age specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Surgical Technologist Certification desired.
Prior Surgical Tech experience desired.

Responsibilities

Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.
Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.
May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN.
May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.
Assists the surgeon in performing coronary bypasses and valve procedures.
Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures.
Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.
Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure.
Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions.
Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including: Multi-system failure/cardio-thoracis trauma Acute cardiovascular disease Acute respiratory failure Acute neurological insult/injury Acute renal failure
Delivers medications (drug or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart.
Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician.
Participates in quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions; assists with various ongoing surgical studies/procedures.
Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and effective problem solving and critical-thinking skills.
Practices communication skills/interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family, the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students.
Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed.
Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.