Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular-$59.50/hour-Contract
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Surgical Technologist CVOR
Pay rate: $59.50/hour
Start date: TBD, 3-month contract with possible extension.
Certified CST, at least 2 years' experience required as a surgical technologist and has experience in two or more surgical specialties.
Schedule Notes: 4x10 hour shift days
Location: Houston, TX 77030
Duties:
To handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during congenital heart surgery procedures, assisting the physician
while performing related patient care duties in an age appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).
• Prepares and assists with the preparation of the CV operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the
patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the following, but not limited to: knowledge of surgical pathology as
related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of allergies (awareness of high risk groups for latex allergy);
knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e., implants, prostheses, instrumentation per procedure/preference.
• Applies knowledge of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or readily
available in a cost effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the assistance of the
circulating nurse and references the preference card when unable to make a decision regarding opening versus readily
available.
• Attends and participates in inservices and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
• Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments according to the established policy and procedure 100% of
the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
• Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
• Acknowledges the importance of patient safety by participating in the Universal Protocol.
• Performs patient care related duties
Skills:
• Knowledge of a wide variety of instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and surgical procedures particular to an operating
room.
• Ability to communicate effectively, be attentive, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Ability to operate sterilizers, microscopes, and surgical equipment related to surgical specialties, i.e., fiberoptic
equipment, electrocautery unit, suction machines, orthopedic tourniquets, air powered equipment, etc. is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to meeting customer needs.
Education:
Required- H.S. Diploma or GED
"Required- Educational program completion for surgical technologists which may include training programs for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service"
Required- CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR TSC-NCCT - Cert-TECH Surgery- Certified National Center for Competency Testing"
"Required- 2 years' Experience as a surgical technologist and has experience in two or more surgical specialties
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