Heart Surgical Technologist

Open Heart Surgical Technologist

Position located at Bryan Health.

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs, and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedures.
• Does not serve as first assist, perform incision closures, or apply skin staples unless directed by a credentialed physician/PA/APRN.
• May apply skin sealant and steri‑strips after skin closure.
• Assists the surgeon in performing coronary bypasses and valve procedures.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures.
• Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.
• Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment according to procedure requirements.
• Assists the perioperative nurse with patient care including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping, and safety precautions.
• Assists in the care of patients with conditions including:
  • Multi‑system failure/Cardiothoracic trauma
  • Acute cardiovascular disease
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Acute neurological insult/injury
  • Acute renal failure
• Delivers medications (drugs or biologics) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart.
• Prepares medication for use on the sterile field under direct supervision of a registered nurse and physician.
• Participates in quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes and promotes safety through active prevention and precautions.
• Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork, and effective problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Practices communication skills and interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with patients, families, the multidisciplinary health‑care team, and students.
• Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed.
• Advances work knowledge through continuing education, in‑service learning, literature reviews, and ongoing development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required.
• Surgical Technologist Certification desired.
• Prior surgical tech experience desired.

• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care