Technician- Surgical- Cv

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Department:  Surgery Cardiovascular Services

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The CV Surgery Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use.

• Mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use.
• Uses procedure preference lists.
• Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Surgical Counts along with RN circulator performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts as specified by policy and procedure of the hospital.
• Ability to think and act swiftly in high‑pressure situations, making crucial decisions to support the surgical team.
• Keen observation skills to monitor patient vitals and surgical procedures, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Restocks supplies.
• Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments for re‑use according to hospital policy and procedure as needed.
• Prepare the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) by ensuring all necessary surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and ready for use.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments.
• Assists surgeons by performing duties under the supervision of the RN including care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse.
• Required to take CV emergency call and work specified holidays as needed to provide 24/7 coverage based on the assigned department.
• Passes off pump lines.
• Suctions coronary arteries.
• Plays a vital role in supporting cardiovascular surgeons during complex procedures.
• Assist surgeons during cardiovascular procedures, such as open‑heart surgeries, angioplasties, and pacemaker implantations.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment used during cardiovascular surgeries.

• Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff.

• Attends required in‑services, annual review and educational programs.
• Understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures to assist in the efficient and effective treatment of patients as needed.

• Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from young adults to geriatrics
• Assists surgeon as a “scrubbed” member of the operating team
• Must have integrity
• Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
• Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting
• Detailed oriented
• Must have extensive contact with: surgeon(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, surgical team members and patients
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing.…