Cardiothoracic Surgical Technician - Maryview Medical Center

Essential Functions: 

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.   

• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN.   

• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.   

• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens.   

• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator. Provides complete case preparation.    

• Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.  

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.     

• Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  

Education: 

• Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)  

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)  

• Certified in one of the following (required): Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certified Surgical First Technologist- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (required)   

•  If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required.  If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.

• If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.   

Experience: 

• 2 years' experience in an Operating Room (required)   

• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred)  

Skills & Abilities: 

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:  

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment  

• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care  

• Analytical skills   

• Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis, sterile techniques and operating room techniques  

• Ability to follow instructions  

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Soft/Interpersonal Skills:  

• Attention to detail  

• Acceptance of authority  

• Critical thinking  

• Communication with family members  

• Teamwork  

• Conflict resolution  

• Active listening  

• Relationship building  

• Possess Surgical Conscience  

• Anticipate Needs   

• Flexible   

• Takes direction   

• Able to work under pressure   

• Professionalism   

• Moves with a sense of urgency  

Training: 

None