Certified Cardiovascular Operating Room Tech

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation
Great Work Environment

We are seeking a Certified Cardiovascular Operating Room Tech to join our team! As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will be working in a lab with other technicians running tests and procedures using a variety of equipment, following all lab safety guidelines and procedures, and recording results accurately. You will also perform basic maintenance and calibration on the systems you use every day, stock supplies as needed, and maintain a safe, clean working environment at all times. The ideal candidate has the proper laboratory certification, previous lab experience, and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

- In-depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow, and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty. May second assist and/ or first assist during CV surgery.
- Performs a thorough review of the surgeon's preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
- Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures and assists with the selection and opening of sterile supplies.
- Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
- May assist RN circulator with patient comfort measures, patient positing, application of electrosurgical grounding pads, external defibrillator pads, EKG monitors, and skin preparation.
- Gowns and gloves surgeon and surgical team.
- Drapes patient and sterile field.
- Actively participates in all portions of surgical procedure, anticipating and passing instruments and supplies during the surgical procedure. May hold cameras, retract tissues, stabilize tissue and/or utilize mister blower to expose coronary artery lumens.
- Practices and maintains highest standard of sterile technique during surgical procedures, participates in infection prevention techniques and ensures patient safety throughout procedure.
- Prepares chest drainage systems and sterile dressings.
- Maintains a safe environment throughout procedure regarding patient physical safety, fire prevention, ESU safety, infection control, and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure.
- Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in terminally cleaning and organization of the department
- Routine opening and/or closing of the surgical site
- Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist in retracting tissue per surgeon's directive.
- Use of electrocautery, both monopolar and bipolar.
- Clamp, ligation, and cutting of tissue. Per the surgeon's directive.
- Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains.
- Closure of all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous, and skin) as per the surgeon's directive
- Prepare ACL graft as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist in all other surgical procedures under the directive of the surgeon.
Quality and Patient Safety
- Verifies patient ID using two patient identifiers, i.e., armband, DOB, and verbal identification, during pre-procedure time out.
- Follows established drying protocols after skin preparation and before surgical draping.
- Actively participates and follows established guidelines for Safety Time out prior to skin incision
- Ensures antibiotics have been acknowledged and initiated during safety time out.
- Understands, complies with, and enforces site/ side marking when indicated.
- Interprets, supports, and aids with the implementation of departmental SCIP initiatives.
- Actively demonstrates proper hand hygiene and surgical hand scrubs.
- Wears appropriate scrub attire, including head coverings eyewear, and removes or covers jewelry.
Job Responsibilities, Education and Engagement
- Must be flexible with hours and shifts to meet patient care and departmental staffing needs.
- May be required to take high volumes of calls and work extended hours to provide patient care in high-stakes, high-stress environments.
- Utilizes chain of command, practices open communication, promotes an inclusive team environment, and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.
- Must have strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high-risk cases.

Qualifications

Must be CVOR Certified
AHA BLS
Looking for someone with Vascular experience in both hybrid and open surge cases.

Compensation: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour

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