Surgical Tech - CVOR CST

Surgical Tech - CVOR CST

Profession: CST/ORT

Specialty: OR

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 06:45-15:15

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Not specified

Certifications: BLS required, CNOR preferred

• Teamwork Scrub or circulate procedures
  
  Room setup and turnover
  
  Obtaining disposables and instrument sets as needed

General Comments Unit specifics include a patient ratio of 1:1.The unit is staffed with board runners, charge nurses, service line coordinators, and ancillary assistance for room turnovers.

Type of equipment includes Belmont, ESU, and positioning equipment.

The documentation system used is Meditech Expanse.

Scheduling requirements involve RN shifts during weekdays and CST shifts on specified weekdays.

There is a floating policy that includes moving to main operating rooms as necessary.

Patient experience requirements necessitate direct contact with patients, requiring excellent communication skills and a team approach to problem-solving.

Candidates should have forward-thinking skills and the ability to proactively plan for potential issues.

Advanced skills required include sterile technique, central line setup, art line setup, Belmont setup and operation, and cell saver setup.

Procedures performed on the unit include open heart procedures such as CABG, MVR, TVR, AVR, VATS, and vascular procedures.

Unit guidelines and policies should be adhered to as specified.

Any additional enticing information about the unit includes advancements in new equipment and technology, as well as the experience of the staff.