Surgical Technologist-CV Cert

Lexington Medical Center • SC

125d

About The Position

Allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care during cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, or vascular surgical procedures and other areas of the OR as needed. The surgical technologist works under the supervision of the registered nurse and medical staff to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Education or Equivalent.
• Minimum Years of Experience: None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: National Certification through NBSTSA.
• CPR certification for direct patient care givers.
• Required Training: Completion of a recognized vocational or hospital based Operating Room Technician course or its equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the use, maintenance, and disposition of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform complex surgical procedures that require knowledge and experience of the cardiovascular system.
• Assesses and anticipates needed supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the utilization of emergency medical equipment.
• Prepares operating room according to a particular surgical procedure.
• Exercises proper sterile technique, opens, and arranges sterile field.
• Selects and secures appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently, charges for and assures replacement of medical & surgical supplies.
• Follows procedure for identifying instruments or equipment that needs service or repair.
• Assures that all items used are replaced in inventory, charged for and reported to the circulator of the case.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the composition of all cardiovascular or vascular surgical trays.
• Displays dexterity in the use of surgical instruments.
• Assists in performing and documenting equipment, drug and environmental checks.
• Follows appropriate Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Assists in positioning the patient on the operating table.
• Under the direction of the surgeon performs such duties as holding retractors, suction, clamping vessels, and applying dressings.
• Upon completion of the surgery, assists in moving the patient off the operating table.
• Assists in clearing the operating room for the next procedure.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees