Surgical Technologist Cardiac Operating Room

Surgical Technologist Cardiac Operating Room Catholic Health System - 3.5 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $34.07 - $43.16 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Cardiovascular surgery OR experience High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Facility:

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift:

Shift 1

Status:

Full Time FTE:

1.013333

Bargaining Unit:

CWA Local 1133 Exempt from

Overtime:

Exempt:

No Work Schedule:

Days with

Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours:

6:00am-4:00pm, 6:30am-4:30pm

Summary:

Assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during the operative procedure. Maintain the surgical field through aseptic practices. Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse as a member of the perioperative team. Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient for surgery, including assisting with circulating duties as delegated by the RN. Responsible for the assembly of cases. Works cooperatively with ancillary departments and other team members. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School graduate Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corp OR Provides evidence they were employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015 Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist Two (2) years surgical tech experience in a cardiac OR setting required If no applicants have two (2) years surgical tech experience in a cardiac OR setting, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next: High School graduate Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corp OR Provides evidence they were employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015 Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist Three (3) years surgical tech experience in an OR setting If no applicants have three (3) years surgical tech experience in an OR setting, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next: High School graduate Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corp OR Provides evidence they were employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015 Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Participates in educational conferences, maintains knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understanding of legal aspects of the job function, and adheres to hospital policy and procedures. Has obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment. Ability to work closely with and follow directions of MD and RN. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under stressful conditions. Subject to environmental conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Available for on-call and holiday obligations related specifically to the cardiothoracic surgery services.