CVOR Surgical Technologist - Open Heart

Melbourne, Florida

Employer: Health First
Industry: Technicians
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Job Description

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care, as well as support activities in the operating room under the direction of an R.N.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Perform a variety of duties in an operating room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; open sterile supplies and arrange sterile setups for operations.
  • Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
  • Assist with precepting new technical personnel. Participates in recording data on OR records.
  • Attends in-services and mandatory meetings.
  • Cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
  • Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical assistants in the operating room, passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in an operative procedure.
  • Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technologist in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
  • Maintains competencies in all surgeon specific procedures.
  • Communicates surgeon's needs and changes to preferences to the entire team in a timely manner.
  • Serves as a liaison between surgeons and leadership.
  • Fully committed and is actively involved in achieving organizational goals.
  • Seeks out department specific opportunities for self-development and shares with the CVOR team.


Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Graduate of program for Surgical Technologist (Military, Community College, or School for Surgical Technology)
  • Certification preferred
  • Three years of Operating Room experience required
  • Five years of CVOR experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred
  • Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
  • Possess the ability to work the same call and work schedule as the surgeon.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Exposure to bio hazardous waste, substances, and unknown diseases
  • Vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Sitting and standing for extensive periods of time.
  • Frequent lifting, pulling, reaching, and carrying of light to heavy patients and/or objects.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted up to 33% of the assigned shift.
Created: 2024-10-07
Reference: 071476
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Melbourne

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