Surgical Technologist First Assistant - Cardiovascular OR (CVOR)

Memorial Health•Springfield, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist First Assist performs "scrub" and first assistant duties for scheduled surgeries in CVOR and assists with the draping, and utilization of instruments for a particular surgery. Also knowledgeable in the principles of sterile technique and sterilization procedures. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
BLS CPR required
Minimum of one year experience as a cardiothoracic senior surgical technologist or equivalent experience required.
Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed above average performance requirements of cardiothoracic senior surgical technologist through prior experience in that role.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills.
Is flexible in response to change.

Nice To Haves

Completion of two year Surgical Technologist Program preferred
Completion of Surgical Technologist First Assist Program
Certification as a surgical technologist and first assist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs "scrub" and first assistant duties for scheduled surgeries in CVOR.
Assists with the draping, and utilization of instruments for a particular surgery.
Knowledgeable in the principles of sterile technique and sterilization procedures.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.