Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist II

Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewAt WellStar, we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.ResponsibilitiesThe CVOR Surgical Technologist 2 is an allied health professional who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing cardiac surgical care to patients.

The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the surgical procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Demonstrates expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, as well as combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Full-time day shift: Four, 10-hour shifts: 6:30a - 5:00pMonday-Friday (the days of the week for the four shifts per week will vary)On-call required (varies depending on current staffing needs)QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:

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• High school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) Diploma from an accredited program
  
• In lieu of a graduate of an accredited/approved program in surgical technology, may have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of Georgia, military training or work experience as an operating room technologist.
  
  Required Minimum Experience:
  
  
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  • Two years recent Cardiac Operating Room experience (Competent in functioning independently in the scrub role in multiple complex cardiovascular procedures and in life saving situations, scrubbing interventional radiology procedures for hybrid OR cases)
    
  • First Assist experience preferred.
    
    Required Minimum Certification:
    
    
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    • Certification from NBSTSA (CST and/or CSFA) or NCCT (TS-C)
      
    • BLS
      
      Required Minimum Skills:
      
      
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      • Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
        

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