Surgical Tech - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a highly skilled surgical team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes. As a Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech, you'll play a vital role in supporting surgeons during complex procedures by preparing instruments, managing surgical equipment, and maintaining a safe, organized operating room environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help ensure the highest level of patient care and surgical success. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and bring your surgical skills to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care. We look forward to connecting with you! How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.
• Current BLS required
• Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment and a working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Minimum of 2+ years experience Required in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular Operating Room HIGHLY Preferred
• Demonstrates superior knowledge and expert practice in various advanced surgical procedures: Neurosurgery, high risk Pediatric ENT, transplants, robotics, bariatrics, joint replacement and vascular.
• Specialty services require expanded knowledge of instrumentation, microscopes, navigation systems, and neuromonitoring awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
• Works under the supervision of the surgeon.
• Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials.
• Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the needs of the patient and the surgeon.
• Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
• Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.
• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
• Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.
• Position and re-position patient during surgery.
• Helps monitor patients during surgery.
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
• Performs scrub functions.
• Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
• Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
• Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications.
• Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED