Open Heart Surgical Technologist

Summary

SUMMARY

The Open Heart Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the Operating Room (OR); assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient needs including age specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.
• Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.
• May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician / PA / APRN.
• May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.
• Assists the surgeon in performing coronary bypasses and valve procedures.
• Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.
• Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure.
• Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions.
• Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including :

Multi-system failure / cardio-thoracis trauma

Acute cardiovascular disease

Acute respiratory failure

Acute neurological insult / injury

Acute renal failure

QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required. Surgical Technologist Certification desired.

Prior Surgical Tech experience desired. Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.