CVOR Surgical Tech

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The CVOR Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing cardiac surgical care to patients. The Surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the surgical procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Demonstrates expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, as well as combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

• In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery achieved with independence on all CVOR cases, including TAVRS and combined Vascular cases.
• Able to take call independently with advanced cardiac surgery skills required to perform in the scrub role with all cardiac surgery procedures, including TAVR cases.
• In depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty. May second assist and/or first assist during CV surgery.
• Performs a thorough review of the surgeon’s preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, assists with selection and opening of sterile supplies.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• May assist RN circulator with patient comfort measures, patient positing, application of electrosurgical grounding pads, external defibrillator pads, EKG monitors and skin preparation.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and at appropriate times during each body plane closure.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Drapes patient and sterile field.
• Actively participates in all portions of surgical procedure, anticipating and passing instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure. May hold cameras, retract tissues, stabilize tissue and/or utilize mister blower to expose coronary artery lumens.
• Practices and maintains highest standard of sterile technique during surgical procedures, participates in infection prevention techniques and ensures patient safety throughout procedure.
• Prepares chest drainage systems and sterile dressings.
• Maintains a safe environment throughout procedure in regards to patient physical safety, fire prevention, ESU safety, infection control, and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure.
• Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in terminal cleaning and organization of the department.

• Verifies patient  two patient identifiers (armband, DOB, verbal identification) during pre‑procedure time‑out.
• Follows established drying protocols after skin preparation and before surgical draping.
• Actively participates and follows established guidelines for Safety Time‑Out prior to skin incision.
• Ensures antibiotics have been acknowledged and initiated during safety time‑out.
• Understands, complies with and enforces site/side marking when indicated.
• Interprets, supports, and aids with implementation of departmental SCIP initiatives.
• Actively demonstrates proper hand hygiene and surgical hand scrubs.
• Wears appropriate scrub attire, including head coverings, eyewear, removes and covers jewelry.