Bon Secours As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team - Maryview Medical Center Job Summary The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. The team prepares the operating room surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtains special supplies indicated by the physician. The team also sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.
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.
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)
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
Soft/Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to detail
- Acceptance of authority
- Critical thinking
- Communication with family members
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Active listeningRelationship building
- Possess Surgical Conscience
- Anticipate Needs
- Flexible
- Takes direction
- Able to work under pressure
- Professionalism
- Moves with a sense of urgency
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at . For more information on our affirmative action plan or policy statement, or to request a copy, please email .
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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