CVOR Surgical Technologist

Davita Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Assistant for a 13-week contract in Cincinnati. This role involves supporting surgical operations, assisting with preparations, and managing instruments under supervision, ensuring a high standard of patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in CVOR.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful patient situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge, abilities, and skills for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and manage surgical instruments.
• Be prepared for emergency tasks as directed by surgeons.
• Ensure surgical workspace is organized and properly equipped.

Skills

Judgment

Communication

Adaptability

Knowledge of surgical instruments

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Review surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
• Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
• Ensure table(s) are completely ready for each procedure and all items needed for the case are present.
• Obtain physician's special instruments and sutures prior to the start of the case.
• Demonstrate knowledge and dexterity in handling special supplies and equipment and assure its proper functioning.
• Be knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and perform tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Under the surgeon's supervision, assist with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures, and irrigating wounds.
• Circulate for operative procedures under the supervision of an R.N.
• Assist with site care at the end of the procedure.
• Cleanse operative site.
• Connect drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in CVOR.
• Experience interacting with physicians, families, and other hospital personnel related to the care of assigned patients.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
• Competency in selected skills is required through hospital-provided instruction.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful patient situations to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• Effectively communicate with peers, utilize appropriate channels of communication, and maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Maintain competence and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Demonstrate the ability to accept and implement change and work in a culturally diverse setting.
• Responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.

Schedule Notes

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 4x10s 6:15AM-4:45PM; Call is one 1st call per week (end of shift until 11:00 pm), maybe one 2nd call per week (end of shift until 7:00 pm). Weekend call is every 5-6 weekends and is from 3:00 pm (or end of shift) on Friday to 06:15 on Monday morning. On the week following weekend call, there is overnight call on Monday night, Tuesday night, Wednesday night, and Thursday night (11:00 pm - 6:15 am). Transplant call is 2-3 12 hour calls per 4 weeks (12 hours overnight or 12 hours on the weekends). This call is only utilized in the case of a heart transplant.

Required: 2 years of experience in CVOR.