SCRUB TECH II - CVOR

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support the cardiovascular surgical team. The role prepares the operating room, maintains the sterile field, and anticipates the needs of the team during procedures, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for use.

Under RN supervision, you will assist with operative cases, adhere to hospital policies, and participate in self-development to promote safe, high-quality patient care across the perioperative continuum.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited surgical technology program.
• Recent hospital experience (0-2 years, or educational clinicals).
• Required CST certification within 90 days of DOH/Transfer.
• BLS certification within 90 days of DOH/Transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operative procedures and manage the sterile field.
• Provide care for instruments and supplies used during procedures.
• Work under supervision of a registered nurse and adhere to EAMC policies.

Education

Graduate from accredited surgical technology program

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CVOR Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the cardio-vascular surgical team. The incumbent prepares the operating room prior to any surgery or procedure, anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team while maintaining the sterile field providing care for the instruments and supplies used during an operation/procedure, and incorporates differences into the provisions of care to promote safe and therapeutic care for the patient in a holistic and systematic way. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of the patients and surgical team throughout the operation/procedure. Utilizes standards, guidelines, protocols, and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development.

The CVOR Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with operative procedures and patient care by managing the sterile field and directly assisting the surgical team according to EAMC policies and procedures. Work is performed independently with general supervision provided by a registered nurse.

Required emergency call coverage and response time dictated by EAMC policy.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from accredited surgical technology program.
• Recent hospital experience (0-2 years, or educational clinicals).

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 90 days of DOH/Transfer
• BLS within 90 days of DOH/Transfer

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

• Recent hospital experience (2+ years).