Open Heart Surgical Technologist

About the role

Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns. Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution. Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Select, organize, anticipate, and pass surgical instruments, medical supplies, and equipment to surgeons and residents.
• Maintain highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures.
• Identify breaches in aseptic technique and implement interventions for resolution.
• Perform all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Associate Degree Program for Surgical Technology or Certification Program for Surgical Technology.
• BLS required, ACLS preferred.
• Must have at least one (1) year of inpatient Surgical Technologist experience.
• Must be able to take required call for the open-heart team.

Qualifications

• Preferred Certification: For the Associate Degree Program and Certification Programs; it should be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Previous job training for surgical tech position will be acceptable with a Certification of Surgical Technology.
• Preferred one (1) year of Cardiovascular Services experience or open-heart surgery experience.
• The certification must have been maintained since receiving it.

Schedule

• 36 hours per pay period.
• 2 x 8 hr shifts, 2 x 10 hr shifts with variable day shift hours.
• Weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA.
• Call required.