CVOR Surg Tech First Assist

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Part TimeHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Responsibilities The CVOR Surgical Technologist First Assist at Kennestone Hospital 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. Job Requirements: Required Minimum Education:High school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) Diploma from an accredited program. Graduate of an approved surgical tech first assistant program as outlined by CAAHEP.Required Minimum Experience:Two years surgical scrub experience required. Prior Cardiovascular Operating Room experience preferred. Competent in functioning independently in the scrub and first assist role in multiple complex procedures and in life saving situations. Competent with scrubbing interventional radiology procedures for hybrid OR cases preferred.Required Minimum Certification:Certification from NBSTSA (CSFA) required. BLS required.Required Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies while using a decisive, composed, and respectful manner. Possess excellent time management skills, practices using evidence and analytical skills along with the ability to multitask and prioritize accurately and quickly in high stakes situations. Expected to be flexible with work hours and shifts due to urgent and emergent patient care needs. Must be available for emergency call on weekdays, weekends, and holidays with a 30-minute response time

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