CVOR Tech

MedCadre; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Colorado is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub, assist in CVOR cases, and prepare sterile setup for operative procedures. The role emphasizes maintaining sterile technique, instrument handling, and assisting surgeons during operations.

The position requires 2 years of Surgical Tech experience, 1 year CVOR scrubbing, and a qualifying Cardio background. Training in the US military may substitute formal education. On-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Surgical Tech experience
• One (1) year CVOR scrubbing experience
• Cardio experience in resume/profile
• At least One (1) year of CV experience as a Surgical Tech
• Graduate from formal surgical technologist program is required
• Training in the US military may substitute for the completion of the formal surgical technologist training

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties and maintains sterile supplies and sterile technique.
• Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctor’s preference lists.
• Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and maintains a sterile environment.
• May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases.
• Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.
• Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis.
• Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps per policy.
• Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up and restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Cares for instruments and equipment.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Skills

Surgical Tech

CVOR Scrubbing

CV Experience

Sterile Technique

Nursing Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from formal surgical technologist program

Military training substitute for formal training

Tools

Equipment

Case Carts

Instrumentation

Specimen Handling

Laboratory Analysis

Surgical Instruments

Preparation of Surgical Patients

Job description

Job Summary

• Performs scrub duties and maintains sterile supplies and sterile technique.


• Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients.


• Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctor’s preference lists.


• Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases.


• Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.


• Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis.


• Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice.


• Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment.


• Cares for instruments and equipment.


• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.


• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours OR Scheduled shifts is required.


• Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.


• Two (2) years of Surgical Tech experience, One (1) year CVOR scrubbing experience. Please include Cardio experience in resume/profile.


• Must have at least One (1) year of CV experience as a Surgical Tech.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• One (1) year clinical experience in an accredited hospital is preferred.

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Required Skills

['SURGICAL TECH', 'CVOR SCRUBBING', 'CV EXPERIENCE', 'STERILE TECHNIQUE', 'NURSING CARE']

Additional Skills

['EQUIPMENT', 'CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN AN ACCREDITED HOSPITAL', 'CASE CARTS', 'INSTRUMENTATION', 'SPECIMEN HANDLING', 'LABORATORY ANALYSIS', 'SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS', 'PREPARATION OF SURGICAL PATIENTS']

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED is required.


• Graduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist program is required.


• Training in the US military may substitute for the completion of the formal surgical technologist training.

Preferred Education

• N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

• N/A

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Certifications & Licenses

['BLS - American Heart Association', 'DORA (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies)']

Languages

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Minimum Degree Required

Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Schedule Notes

• Shift: Days 4x10hr shifts


• On Call: discuss during interview


• Experience: 2 years of Surgical Tech experience 1-year CVOR scrubbing experience. Please include Cardio experience in resume/profile. Must have at least 1 year of CV experience as a Surgical Tech 1-year clinical experience in an accredited hospital - Preferred


• License: CO License (DORA)


• BLS (AHA)

Required Reason: Traveler Replacement