Cardiovascular Surgical Tech 40 hours Job at Boston Medical Center, Brighton, MA

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  • Boston Medical Center
  • Brighton, MA

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Cardiovascular Certified Surgical Technologist, an essential member of the surgical team, ensures appropriate selection, preparation, and sterility of instrumentation and equipment necessary to contribute to a positive outcome for the surgical patient. They are responsible for assisting the team by scrubbing in on cardiovascular cases.

Position: Cardiovascular Surgical Tech       

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: 40 hours, (4) 10 hour shifts  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

  • Expertly performs role of a resource surgical technician in cardiovascular surgery

  • Performs scrub duties according to procedure, demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.

  • Works closely with all cardiac surgery team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.

  • Contributes to the team by participating in staff meeting and in service presentations.

  • Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments as appropriate before, during, and at close of surgical procedures.

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals

  • Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the Cardiovascular system.

  • Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment (i.e.) restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for future surgical procedures. Cleaning work areas/station. Appropriate communication.

  • Displays surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.

  • Anticipates the instruments / equipment the surgeon requires.

  • Assists in the turnover of rooms and preps the Operating Room for patients.

  • Is an active participant in the "Time Out". Gives full attention to the process and will speak up with concerns- A Stop until there is a satisfactory resolution.

  • Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

  • Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon's request during procedure.

  • Handles tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.

  • Organize and restock the OR following surgical procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate from accredited Surgical Technician Program. Associates degree preferred.

  • 1 year scrubbing experience in Cardiac Surgery

  • Certification/Licensure: ARC/STSA- Accredited Surgical Technology Program, or NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

  • BLS required.

  • Two years' experience working as a Cardiac Surgery Technician in a tertiary hospital preferred.

  • Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of the Surgical Technician role including case preparation, set up, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies and room turnover

  • Experience working in both Operating Room, PV Lab and/or Hybrid Operating Room preferred.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other staff.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must be able to communicate in English; verbally and written.

  • Working Condition requirement to be provided (Lifting, vision, environmental conditions

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Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract, Shift work,

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