Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist with CVOR experience for a hospital surgical services position in Lexington, KY, requiring cardiovascular and multi-specialty scrub skills.

Details

• Hospital surgical services department with a focus on CVOR cases, including CT vascular procedures
• Candidates must be versatile and able to scrub across multiple surgical service lines
• Second shift schedule: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts per day
• CVOR call required

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program; Associate's Degree preferred
• BLS certification required
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification through NBSTSA required
• Experience with CVOR and CT vascular cases strongly preferred based on unit needs
• Ability to scrub multiple surgical service lines
• License required if applicable
• MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the RN, performing scrub and other roles that support the perioperative plan of care
• Responsible for aseptic setup and maintenance of the Mayo stand and back table throughout each procedure
• Performs and accounts for all required counts prior to, during, and following each procedure
• Anticipates surgeon needs and ensures the OR is ready prior to scheduled case start times
• Demonstrates knowledge of draping, instrumentation, suture, and surgical equipment
• Applies principles of aseptic technique including gowning, gloving, sterilization, and disinfection
• Handles, identifies, and labels medications on the sterile field; properly disposes of sharps
• Supports patient safety goals in alignment with National Patient Safety Goals and AORN Guidelines
• Participates in orientation of new staff or students and contributes to department improvement initiatives
• Updates surgeon preference cards and maintains awareness of advancements in perioperative practice