Surgical Technician CVOR

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the R.N. in all cases inclusive of the most complex patients with the implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks delegated by the RN.
• Demonstrates an expert level of technical skills in care delivery and performing tasks delegated by the RN based on patients’ condition.
• Demonstrates both knowledge and technical expertise regarding sterile processing, procedures, equipment, supplies, instruments, and surgical sequence for all procedures applicable to this Tech – Open Heart Surgery/Vascular.
• Demonstrates the ability to pass instruments and first scrub on all procedures applicable to ability in meeting Lead Tech competencies (see attached Lead Tech Orientation Checklist).
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and then educate others on new procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Is able to translate knowledge into teaching others.
• Demonstrates ability to use prior knowledge in adapting to and learning new procedures.
• Assists the RN and other Surgical Technologists to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Demonstrates both knowledge and expertise for cardiovascular procedures.

Requirements:

• Current BLS certification.
• Two years CVCST experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• NBSTSA required.
• Current State Certification required.
• Must have extensive knowledge, experience, proficiency and/or certifications in comprehensive, technical surgical skills that provides technical leadership in the care of the perioperative patient with a primary focus on the cardiovascular patient.