Cardiac Surgical Technologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Completion ofa Licensed Practical Nurseprogram, 

ORcompletion of a Surgical Technology program, 

ORcompletion of a Registered Nurse program, 

ORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and two (2) years ofpreviousscrub experience.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within30 daysof hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Surgical Technology experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1.Utilizesquality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.

2.Assiststhe circulating RN in monitoring technique of allpersonsin the OR tomaintaina sterile field.

3.Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.

4.Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.

5.Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.

6.Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to includeassistingthe surgical team by holding retractors andposition ofoperative limb under direction of surgeon

7.Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.

8.Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.

9.Monitors inventory; orders; andrestockssupplies, instruments, and equipment.

10.Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.

11.Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.

12.Performs equipment checks as assigned.

13.Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.

14.Call with a response time of 30 minutes.

15. Provides surgicalassistanceduring surgical procedures including cardiac and thoracic surgery cases.  

16. Provides highly specialized surgicalassistanceduring procedures that require cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO support.

17. Provides surgicalassistanceduring LVAD and heart transplants.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion ofannualrequired education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs,trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

2.Ability tolift upto40-poundsand push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.

3.Possessvisual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

4.Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.