Surgical Technologist - Cardiac - Full Time (Eligible for $10K Sign On Bonus

Surgical Technologist - Cardiac (Full Time) - Eligible for $10K Sign On Bonus Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Surgical Services duties:
Responsible for medical services involving the excision or incision of a patient's body, such as interventional pain management and other procedures. This position also works to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing invasive procedures or surgery. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs.

A specialist level role requiring advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for non-routine situations and may be responsible for leading daily operations, and trains, delegates and reviews the work of entry level employees and problems are typically difficult and non-routine but not complex.

This position is an expert Surgical Technician who practices under the supervision of the surgical team in the Operating Room to deliver patient care throughout the perioperative experience. Assists the Surgeon during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and in maintaining and organizing operating room equipment. Performs job duties according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital.

Displays high level abilities and advanced clinical practice in a specific surgical subspecialty. Assists in coordinating the services, techniques and teachings of those individuals assigned to specialty services in which technician has an expertise and is daily assigned. This position is a key member of the service line leadership model and collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to optimize team performance within their specific service line.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Before July 1, 2013, employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility; OR Successfully completed a training program for surgical technology in the military; OR Graduated from an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• If employed as a Surgical Technologist after July 1, 2013, Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is required.
• Specialty Certification.
• 3 Years of Surgical Technologist Experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Functions professionally and independently as the Surgical Technologist Operating Room on a wide variety and in all stages of surgical procedures.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique during set-up, patient draping and during surgical procedure.
• Scrubs on surgical cases, participates in surgery by organizing the instrumentation to the surgeon, participating in surgical counts.
• Selects and prepares the appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
• Performs related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
• Performs all counts with the circulating nurse according to Operating Room policy.
• Manages all intraoperative medications in accordance with Operating Room policy.
• Manages surgical specimens according to Physician’s orders and Hospital policy.
• Follows Operating Room procedures for the proper decontamination of instrumentation, equipment, and room turnover.
• Assists in the positioning, moving and transporting of patients as needed.
• Reports equipment and supply problems to the Charge Nurse, Service Lead or Clinical Nursing Director as needed.
• Participates in decision-making activities related to evaluating and acquiring surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies which may include collaborating with the Central Processing or supply chain.
• Performs the role of Preceptor for staff in training and…