Surgical Technologist - Cardiac (Train as a Cardiac Scrub)

Children's Careers • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Allied health professional working as a part of the Cardiothoracic team and/or OR team delivering surgical care by assisting physicians and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedure through consistent application of aseptic techniques.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal ST program offered by a community or junior college, vocational school, university, or military Required
• 2+ years of current surgical technologist experience Required and
• Must meet the criteria of Surgical Technologist I Required and
• Advanced knowledge of at least 1 advanced/complex surgical specialties (including but not limited to: Ortho, Neuro, Plastic, Eye, Pediatric, Cardiac) Required
• Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, or other customers.
• Requires working with multiple activities and dividing time and attention to a variety of demands and working irregular hours.
• Ability to work in a team environment and solve problems in a diplomatic fashion.
• Oral and written communication with staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and other departments
• BCLS - Basic Life Support (strongly preferred at hire) within 90 Days Required and
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and
• If CEU’s are not accumulated to maintain certification, must retest for certification Required
• On call requirements, including but not limited to weekdays, weekends, and holidays Required and
• Frequent call back Required

Responsibilities

• Performs preoperative preparation
• Functions as scrub person during operative procedure by preparing, monitoring, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Performs postoperative tasks and clean up
• Applies base knowledge and principles during operative procedure (AST and/or AORN Guidelines).
• Performs clinical preceptor role for specialty service(s) and follows core competency outline.
• Demonstrates collegiality and leadership qualities.
• Assists Registered Nurse as directed
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees