CV Surgical Tech- 36hrs/wk days

Job Type : Full Time Department : SEH Operating Room

Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist- full-time 36hrs / wk, day shift, three 12-hr shifts, BLS required, certification required, on call required.

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Over a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined.

Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks caring for millions of people across the Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America’s health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care.

From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston’s most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including :

• Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgery
• da Vinci® Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Award-winning bariatric surgery program
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• State-of-the-art emergency care with short wait times

Our medical staff, made up of some of the , treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits :

• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company match
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

Job Summary

The 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Experience : â

• Accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• Must have a minimum of one year scrubbing in cardiac surgery.
• 1-2 years of experience working as a Cardiac Surgery Technician in a tertiary or quaternary Hospital.
• 2 years of cardiac preferred or at least 3 years in non-cardiac hospital setting OR
• Experience working in both operating room and PV lab and / or hybrid operating room.

Minimum skills / abilities :

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with surgeons and other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and written
• 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.

Certification / Licensure : â

• ARC / STSA-Accredited Surgical Technology Program; or NBSTSA- Certification is conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• BLS Required.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 meetings and in-service presentations.
• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles and instruments as appropriate before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.
• Acts as preceptor for staff members for all aspects of the cardiovascular
• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment ( restocking rooms, returning equipment / supplies for other surgical procedures, cleaning work areas / station and or communication as appropriate).
• Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Anticipates the instruments / equipment the surgeon will need next.
• Assists in turnover of rooms and preps OR for patients.
• Is an active participant in the Time Out giving one’s full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right, stopping the line until there is 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.

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness.

One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients.

Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.