Cardiac Surgical Technician IV - CommonSpirit Health

CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs.

Responsible to the Nurse Manager of the CV Operating Room. Functions as Operating Room Surgical Technician Lead, clinical resource person, and responsible for nursing resource utilization, Assumes responsibility for accountable for front line leadership of a clinical service line reporting to Nurse Manager. The Surgical Technician CV Lead should be proficient with scheduling Operating Room assignments, and staffing assignments. Also, key driver with the functions in conjunction with working with the surgical team under the supervision of the surgeon and Registered Nurse.

Must have the ability to perform independently as first surgical scrub and/or second surgical scrub (see duties of first and second surgical scrubs) without close supervision. Must be able to perform in a team concept environment.  Must possess demonstrated knowledge, training and skills in relating with patients of different age levels as well as their physical, psychological and developmental levels.

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer referral incentives as well as excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with attendance of the core curriculum for perioperative nursing or equivalent training, and licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas; or graduate of an approved surgical technology program (one or two year program)

Must have completed the required hospital and unit specific orientation period. Must be currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support & renewable every two years. Must be able to rotate taking surgical call (weeknights / weekends). 

Two years surgical experience preferred training criteria met for 1st assist independently plus vein harvest certification.