Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist ( CVOR CST )

Employment Type:Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Summary: The Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist (“CVOR CST”) participates as part of the surgical team in assisting nursing staff in support services necessary for safe and efficient care of patients within the open-heart setting of surgical services. What the CVOR Surgical Technologist Will Do:

• Provides assistance as necessary to surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, anticipating and passing surgical instruments, medical supplies, equipment, and provides retraction under the direction of the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of aseptic technique during all operative procedures, including surgical attire, surgical hand scrub, surgical gowning of self and team, surgical gloving of self and team, boundary between sterile and non-sterile areas, and traffic patterns.
• Identifies breaches in aseptic technique and implements interventions for resolution.
• Performs all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, documentation, and problem resolution for parameter failure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What the CVOR Surgical Technologist Will Need:

• Minimum Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Preferred Associate of Applied Science Surgical Technology.
• Certification or re-certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within one month of hire.
• NBSTA Surgical Technologist certification within 1 year of hire.
• Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
• Must have at least one (1) year of inpatient Surgical Technologist experience
• Preferred one (1) year of Cardiovascular Services experience or open-heart surgery experience.
• Must be able to take required call for the open-heart team.

What the CVOR Surgical Technologist Will work:

• 40 hrs. per week variable
• 6:30a-5:00p
• Weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA.
• Call required

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