Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular OR

About the role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: The Surgical Technician II is an individual who is certified and educated to perform surgical technology services that contribute to safe and quality care of cardiac, vascular and thoracic patients. Is a competent practitioner who practices with minimal guidance and direction asking for assistance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the circulating nurse prior to a surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing supplies, instruments and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique and ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• During the intraoperative phase of patient care anticipates and responds to the needs of a surgeon and other team members by monitoring the sterile field and providing the required instruments and supplies.
• Perform tasks at the sterile field as directed in an operating room setting, including; passing supplies, equipment or instruments, sponging or suctioning an operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, transferring and irrigating with fluids, transferring but not administering, drugs, handling specimens, and assisting in counting supplies and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Recognizes, intervenes, and reports situations which impede patient safety.
• Safeguards the privacy of patients.
• Maintains confidentiality relating to patients.
• Aware of patient's rights and legal, moral, and ethical implications of actions.
• Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritizing activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room.
• Recognizes and reports problems related to kits, equipment or supplies.