CVOR Surgical Tech - PRN

About the role

At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Clinical Practice and Outcomes

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery, including independence on all CVOR cases such as TAVRS and combined Vascular cases.
• Able to take call independently with advanced cardiac surgery skills required to perform in the scrub role with all cardiac surgery procedures, including TAVR cases.
• Possesses in-depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty; may second assist and/or first assist during CV surgery.
• Performs a thorough review of the surgeon’s preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, assists with selection and opening of sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• May assist RN circulator with patient comfort measures, patient positioning, application of electrosurgical grounding pads, external defibrillator pads, EKG monitors and skin preparation.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and at appropriate times during each body plane closure.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants; drapes patient and sterile field.
• Actively participates in all portions of surgical procedure, anticipating and passing instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure; may hold cameras, retract tissues, stabilize tissue and/or utilize mister blower to expose coronary artery lumens.
• Practices and maintains highest standard of sterile technique during surgical procedures; participates in infection prevention techniques and ensures patient safety throughout procedure.
• Prepares chest drainage systems and sterile dressings; maintains a safe environment throughout procedure in regards to patient physical safety, fire prevention, ESU safety, infection control, and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure.
• Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in terminally cleaning and organization of the department.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers (e.g., armband, DOB, verbal identification) during pre-procedure time out.
• Follows established drying protocols after skin preparation and before surgical draping.
• Actively participates and follows established guidelines for Safety Time out prior to skin incision.
• Ensures antibiotics have been acknowledged and initiated during safety time out.
• Understands, complies with and enforces site/side marking when indicated.
• Interprets, supports, and aids with implementation of departmental SCIP initiatives.
• Actively demonstrates proper hand hygiene and surgical hand scrubs; wears appropriate scrub attire, including head coverings, eyewear, removes and covers jewelry.

Job Responsibilities, Education and Engagement

• Must be flexible with hours and shifts to meet patient care and departmental staffing needs.
• May be required to take high volumes of call and work extended hours to provide patient care in high stakes, high stress environment.
• Utilizes chain of command, practices open communication, promotes an inclusive team environment and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high risk cases.
• Works independently to deliver education and inservices in area of expertise; participates in unit safety, quality and performance improvement projects; actively engaged in evidence-based practice and participates in the department shared governance committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned; complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an Accredited Program in Surgical Technology

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
• CSFA – Certified Surgical First Assistant or CST – Certified Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) – Tech in Surgery – Certified

Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Operating Room experience
• Competent in functioning independently in the scrub role in multiple complex cardiovascular procedures and in life-saving situations
• Competent with scrubbing interventional radiology procedures for hybrid OR cases
• First Assist experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English language; optimize the use of technology to support clinical care; holds basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies while using a decisive, composed, and respectful manner.
• Excellent time management skills; practices using evidence and analytical skills along with the ability to multitask and prioritize accurately and quickly in high-stakes situations.
• Expected to be flexible with work hours and shifts due to urgent and emergent patient care needs.
• Must be available for emergency call on weekdays, weekends, and holidays with a 30-minute response time.