Surgical Technician (Open Heart Surgery, Day Shift, Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and attendance standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational records (HIPAA standards).
• Stay updated with training, in-services, and new surgical practices.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide culturally sensitive and age-appropriate care.
• Participate in pre-operative briefings and patient safety time-outs.
• Prepare and set up surgical procedures based on knowledge of each case.
• Maintain sterile technique, sterile packs, and supplies.
• Anticipate surgical team needs during procedures.
• Assist with correct patient positioning and transfers.
• Handle instruments, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Support emergency measures during surgical procedures.
• Assist with case cart preparation, restocking, and supply reordering.
• Help with operating room turnovers, light housekeeping, and reprocessing instruments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required at hire).
• Surgical Technologist Certificate (required at hire).
• Experience in open heart or cardiovascular surgery.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques, operating room procedures, and sterile core area.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5 years of scrubbing experience in inpatient or ambulatory operating rooms.
• Ability to rotate through sterile core areas.
• Experience with cleaning, reprocessing instruments, and supply management.