Surgical Tech - Open Heart Team

HVHS Brand; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15K Sign-On Bonus

Enhanced hourly rate for experience in Open Heart

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist at its Beaver County location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for direct patient care, adhering to surgical techniques, and complying with operating room standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete an accredited program in Surgical Technology, and hold BLS certification. Experience in Open Heart procedures is essential, and the position offers a sign-on bonus and enhanced hourly rates for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education program in Surgical Technology.
• Must hold BLS certification.
• Experience in Open Heart procedures.
• Successful clearance processes within 90 days of starting.
• Annual continuing education to maintain CST credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the operating room.
• Adhere to surgical techniques and standards.
• Ensure knowledge of operative procedures.

Skills

Experienced in Open Heart procedures

BLS certification

Knowledge of surgical techniques

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited program in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical technology equipment

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009, USA

Department: Operating Room. Work Hours: Primarily daylight Monday through Friday with rotating evening shift, rotating call, weekends and holidays included.

$15K Sign-On Bonus for Open Heart Experienced Surg Techs

ENHANCED HOURLY RATE FOR EXPERIENCE IN OPEN HEART

Provides direct patient care utilizing knowledge in surgical technique, operative procedures and operating room technology. Complies with standards of practice for Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care in the operating room, ensuring adherence to surgical techniques, operative procedures, and OR technology standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education program in Surgical Technology.
• Command of the standards of surgical technique.
• Experience in Open Heart.
• BLS certification.
• Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
• Effective December 2020, new hire surgical technologists must meet at least one of the following requirements:
  • Successfully complete a program sponsored by an entity holding a nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and hold and maintain surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program.
  • Successfully complete an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force.
  • Provide evidence that they maintain a surgical technologist certification from an accredited certification program, were employed to practice as a surgical technologist by the health care facility on or before the effective date of the law, or were employed to practice as a surgical technologist as the individual's primary function in another health care facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding the effective date of this law.
• Surgical technologists must comply annually with the continuing education requirements necessary to maintain the certified surgical technologist credential and provide proof of compliance with the health care facility upon request.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years current Operating Room experience.
• AST Certification.

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