Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Operating Room (CVOR), Weekend, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment. Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice. Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
Graduate of an approved formal program to include OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology.
1-Year Cardiac Operating Room experience required.
Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Technologist is required (effective December 2021).

Nice To Haves

For internal associates only: in lieu of cardiac operating room experience, applicants must successfully complete the MWHC CBOT competency training within 9 months of placement.

Responsibilities

Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures.
Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
Assists in turnover of room between cases.
Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned.