Surgical Technologist I - Cardiothoracic Specialty
About The Position
This full-time position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient surgical environment conducive to optimal patient care. The role involves utilizing aseptic surgical techniques, preparing materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist will perform all types of procedures, ensure environmental disinfection and safety, and operate various operating room equipment. They will also function as a Second Assistant as necessary, manage specialty carts, and transport patients and equipment. A key aspect of the role is demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served, understanding growth and development principles, and assessing patient status based on age-specific needs.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
- No experience required.
- Knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the operating room.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Must have functional sight and hearing.
- Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Responsibilities
- Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
- Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation of the Surgeons' needs; passing of instruments and/or supplies; holding of retractors, observing and reporting possible breaks in aseptic technique; and assisting in maintaining a sterile, dry, unobstructed field).
- Performs all types of procedures and maintains basic knowledge of a variety of procedures.
- Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room. This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment (i.e., tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture table, and instrument pans), operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure.
- Functions as a Second Assistant as necessary.
- Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
- Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies.
- Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability. This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible with distance based relocation available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
