Description

American Traveler seeks a Scrub Technologist/CVORT with open heart and hybrid vascular experience for a Cardiovascular Operating Room position.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiovascular Operating Room setting
• Day shift schedule, 0630-1500, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, 40 hours weekly
• Requires open heart and hybrid vascular surgery experience
• Call requirements include 2-3 weekday calls and every 3rd-4th weekend call
• Uses Cerner for charting
• May float to a nearby sister hospital

Requirements

• NBSTSA-Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• CVOR experience required
• High School Diploma/GED plus completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or approved military Surgical Technology training program
• License required if applicable
• Active SC or compact license required
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and stoop for long periods
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients and intermittent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
• Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and infectious materials
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours

Additional Information

• Assist the registered nurse in planning and coordinating patient care during surgical procedures
• Create and maintain asepsis and perform scrubbing duties
• Communicate patient information to appropriate team members
• Account for all equipment and supplies used during patient care
• Serve in a clinical preceptor role for scrubbing, following orientation guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of surgical equipment and environment
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Travelers may remain on assignment up to one calendar year from the initial start date before requiring a break
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered