Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR Cardio Vascular

Hartford HealthCare•Hartford, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our CV PV team for a rewarding career in the specialties of Cardiac and Vascular. We are a growing team keen to introduce you to our exciting specialty – from Coronary Bypass Graft surgery to valve replacements, heart transplant, open and endo vascular surgeries. We have a very supportive team with experienced preceptors and strong Educational support. Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation; assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material. Reports to Manager. Primary role will be as a CST in one of our seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms. High volume OR, averaging 30 open heart cases per week. This talented OR team covers the specialty areas of Cardiac and Vascular. Expand on your skills –join this established skilled team in this expanding fast paced, high volume, high acuity specialty area. Hybrid endovascular procedures, open vascular cases, and busy Open Heart program, including transplant and Heart failure surgeries.

Requirements

Completion of a surgical technologist program.
Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment.
Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day required.
Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.
Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required.
Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.
Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care.
Knowledge of OR emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

On-call obligation required for covering week nights and both weekend days and nights after the orientation process.
After orientation there is a possibility for flexible scheduling, including evening or weekend only schedule for the right candidate

Responsibilities

Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation.
Assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards.
Assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material.
Works as a team member in the operating room alongside the rest of the surgical team to provide patient-centered care to high acuity patients.