Surg Technologist CVOR Per Diem

Job Summary

As a CV Surgical Tech, you would provide technical assistance to physician/registered nurse and under the supervision of anesthesia personnel to prepare for the anesthetic needs of patients within the specific surgical specialty of Cardiothoracic Surgical Intervention and as needed while demonstrating the ability to assist within the other surgical specialties. You will prepare anesthesia supplies/equipment relevant to the surgical procedures, including assisting anesthesia personnel as directed with invasive line placement, epidurals, spinals, IV’s, A-lines, Swan-Lines, intubations and other anesthesia techniques. You will demonstrate sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized, while applying this knowledge appropriately to develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon. Demonstrate competency with aseptic technique during surgery and ability to use equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures. Differentiate sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures. You will retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure and assist in homeostasis by use of assorted sponges in the surgical field under the direction of the surgeon. Perform co-circulating role with appropriate credentialing. You would offer the willingness to go above and beyond daily assignments and actively offer support to colleagues within the main OR’s, cardiac OR’s and cardiac cath lab.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year CV experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST), or Association Surgical Technologist, or Vocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Benefits

Benefits offered by Portsmouth Regional Hospital include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is a Per Diem schedule.