Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR Cardio Vascular

About the role

Join our CV PV team for a rewarding career in the specialties of Cardiac and Vascular. We are a growing team keen to introduce you to our exciting specialty – from Coronary Bypass Graft surgery to valve replacements, heart transplant, open and endo vascular surgeries. We have a very supportive team with experienced preceptors and strong Educational support.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Ensure the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation
• Assist the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards
• Assist with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material
• Work as a team member in the operating room alongside the rest of the surgical team to provide patient-centered care to high acuity patients

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technologist program
• Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment
• Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day required
• Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon
• Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required
• Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts
• Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care
• Knowledge of OR emergency situations

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• On-call obligation required for covering week nights and both weekend days and nights after the orientation process
• After orientation there is a possibility for flexible scheduling, including evening or weekend only schedule for the right candidate

Location

79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)