Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular

JOB REQUIREMENTS: OVERVIEW Ensures a safe surgical environment by maintaining proper sterile technique, verifying equipment is functioning correctly, and supporting procedures to maximize patient safety. Assists physicians during surgical and diagnostic procedures using knowledge of anatomy, surgical techniques, and specialized instruments and technology. May work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts according to department guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Variable ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of theprocedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for each procedure Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure/physician preference. Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings.If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings. Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to promote a collaborative approach to providing efficient and high-quality patient care. Understands age-related patient care needs and provides care appropriately. Able to adapt to the needs of each physician's needs, requests, and preferencesand communicate this to Team Lead to update all staff and preference/case cards accordingly. Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate surgical technologist by supporting the new employee. Enhances partner growth through promoting attainment of national... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/46FEA563F3444632