CVOR Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services - FT - Flex - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH at Memorial Healthcare System

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of cardiovascular surgical procedures for the Adult or Pediatric/ Congenital population.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates accuracy and appropriate handling, labeling, and hand off to nurse of all specimens and cultures according to MHS policy. Verifies name of specimen with Physician.

Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients.

Assist with appropriate instruments to physician during surgery. Assures accountability for proper counts of instruments and supplies during surgery. Maintains sterile fields to prevent site infections.

Travels outside the OR suite to assist with placing adult & pediatric patients on ECMO or other mechanical assist device.

Provides age and developmental appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents or adults.

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.

First scrub adult & pediatric complex vascular and cardiovascular procedures including transplants.

Demonstrates proper sterile technique during procedure. Handoff to other crew members.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Being on call is required.Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience required. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital: No prior work experience required. One year of cardiac operating room experience and congenital heart disease experience is preferred.Other Information: Department Specific: Joe DiMaggio cardiac procedural areas: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patients with complex congenital disease throughout the procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 80%
•  Climbing = 60%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 80%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 40%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 80%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 80%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
•  Dust = 60%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 60%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 60%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
•  Fire Risk = 80%
•  Hazardous Noise = 40%
•  Heating Devices = 80%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 60%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
•  Radiation = 0%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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