Surgical Tech - CVOR Team

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Job Duties

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.

• Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeon’s requests.

• Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures

• Ensures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.

• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use or protective barrier equipment.

• Conducts accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN. Performs first scrub role on core cases.

• Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering the maintenance, safety and availability.

• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.

• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures

• Maintains technical skill level and adapts to changes in surgical technique and operative intervention modalities.

• Demonstrates constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse manager toward the organization

• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by nurse manager

Professional Experience

• Education sufficient to obtain required certification.

Education

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association required

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred.