Description

American Traveler seeks a NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist for a CVOR position requiring confidence performing open heart and vascular surgery cases.

Details

• Hospital CVOR unit averaging 6 cases per day
• Open heart and vascular surgery patient population
• Weekday hours with weekend call requirements
• 26-week assignment length

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required
• NBSTSA certification required (only certification recognized in South Carolina)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• License required if applicable
• Ability to perform confidently in open heart and vascular surgery cases

Additional Information

• Work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures
• Ensure availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment
• Maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment with working knowledge of each device
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping per department standards
• Perform initial and additional instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during time out procedures
• Maintain sterile field using highest standard of sterile technique
• Prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate
• Assist in lifting, turning, and positioning patients using proper body mechanics
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with terminal room cleaning
• Use standard precautions and appropriate PPE when handling hazardous substances including blood and body fluids
• Demonstrate competency in access control, emergency management, infection control, communication, and pre/intra/post procedural patient care