CVOR Surgical Tech - PRN

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support cardiac surgical procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety throughout operations. The role emphasizes scrubbing for complex cases, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Independent prep for cases, ability to take call, and attention to detail are essential in a high-stakes environment within the Wellstar network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a surgical technology program completion.
• All certifications required at hire unless stated otherwise.
• Cardiac operating room experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties independently for cardiac surgeries including TAVR and vascular cases.
• Prepare and arrange sterile instruments, supplies and medications for procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping and safety checks during operations.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention throughout procedures.
• Participate in room turnover and department organization between cases.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy

Surgical scrubbing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology Certification

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• 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 surgeons 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 appropiriate 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 physicial 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 termnially cleaning and organization of the department.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers i.e. armband, DOB, verbal identification during pre- procedure time.
• 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.

Job Responsibilities, Education and Engagement

• Must be flexible with hours and shifts to meet patient care and departmental staffing needs.
• May be required to take high volumes of call and work extended hours to provide patient care in high stakes, high stress environment.
• Utilizes chain of command, practices open communication, promotes an inclusive team environment and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high risk cases.
• Works independently to deliver education and inservices in are of expertise, participates in unit safety, quality and performance improvement projects, and actively engaged in evidence based practice and pariticipates in the department shared governance committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Surgical Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assis or CST - Cert Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Operating Room experience Required and Competent in functioning independently in the scrub role in multiple complex cardiovascular procedures and in life saving situations Required and Competent with scrubbing interventional radiology procedures for hybrid OR cases Required and First Assist experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies while using a decisive, composed, and respectful manner.
• Possess excellent time management skills, practices using evidence and analytical skills along with the ability to multitask and prioritize accurately and quickly in high stakes situations.
• Expected to be flexible with work hours and shifts due to urgent and emergent patient care needs. Must be available for emergency call on weekdays, weekends, and holidays with a 30 minute response time.

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