Cardiovascular Tech-Lodi-CA-

Cardiovascular Tech Job Summary

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.

• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
• Scrub technician experience (Preferred)
• Operating room experience and/or training course (Preferred)

• Certified Surgery Technician (CST) certification or Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification (Required)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (Preferred)

• Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case.
• Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures.
• Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned.
• Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization.
• Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care.
• Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary.