Certified Open Heart Surgical Technician

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures. 

• Prepares and labels solutions and medications used, reporting amounts for charting.

• Prepares back table and mayo stand, anticipating the needs of the surgeon using the surgeon’s preference card.

• Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses, and/or anesthesiologist.

• Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus, and applies dressings to a wound.

• Assists with draping sterile field and covers operating and instrument tables.

• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed, and as needed.

• Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.

• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening procedures.

• Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures, reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure, and discards expired medications per protocol.

• Assists with terminal cleaning of the operating room, puts equipment, supplies, and instruments away as required, and assists in prepping the room for the next patient.

• Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for scheduled surgical or emergency procedures and updates preference cards with necessary changes.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills [Required]
• Experience in a specialty field [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program

Work Experience:

• 1+ year of experience as a CVOR Surgical Technician [Preferred]
• 1+ year of experience in a surgical setting [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$24.24 - $45.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.