Job Title:  Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular/Open Heart (FT/Days)

This position is located in Lancaster, PA

$15,000  sign on minus taxes with a 2 year committment(external candidates only)

Full-time, 1.0, 80 hours per two weeks working 6:00am-3:30pm or 7:00am tp 4:30 pm with every 3-4th  weekend/hol  work/on call, call 1-2 shifts per week with 30 minute response time.

Summary: 

Assists surgeons in the delivery of patient care during Cardiac and Vascular cases by performing a variety of duties related to the preparation of surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment under a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions: 

• Assists surgeons, according to OR standards of practice and policies, during procedures. Provides assistance to surgeons for all procedures, and is responsible for maintenance of sterile field, proper set-up, and handling and maintenance of surgical equipment. Provides accurate reporting to other health care personnel.

• Functions as first assistant to the surgeon by handling tissue, using instruments to provide wound exposure and hemostasis, suction, sponge and use of electrocautery when needed, cutting tissue, and tying suture as directed by surgeon, which may include closure of surgical wound.

• Anticipates and supplies surgeon’s needs for instruments, supplies, and equipment in such a manner that the surgeon need not divert his/her attention from operative field.

• Identifies emergency situations and responds in a calm and efficient manner. Recognizes surgical complications and anticipates corrective measures, assuring expeditious treatment.

• Works with interdisciplinary teams such as Cath Lab, IVU and EP to collaboratively perform complex hybrid cases.

• Reports to off-site locations, such as ICU, Cath Lab, ER, or patient rooms for emergent procedures requiring immediate intervention prior to coming to the Operating Room.

• Cares for contaminated instruments and supplies during and after the surgical procedures utilizing appropriate environmental control techniques.

• Participates in the on-call system for emergency and urgent cases on weekends, nights, and holidays with a 30 minute response time.

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Job REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• If new to the Surgical Technologist role and hired after 12/28/2020, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program (Army, Navy or Air Force).

• All individuals hired after 12/29/2022, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion of a surgical military training program (Army, Navy or Air Force).

• CPR Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely. 

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