Surgical Technologist II - Open Heart Surgery

Full-Time

Days

Requires experience

4 10-hour shifts and Call

Must be within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call

Open Heart Surgery 

Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides technical services and assistance in the operating room at an intermediate level and in accordance with established procedures, protocols and regulations. Prepares operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Acts as a resource for Surgical Technologist I.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Meets all expectations of Surgical Technologist I.
2. Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case.
3. Prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
4. Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
5. Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge and proficient practice in the first scrub role in a majority of surgical procedures.
6. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges.
7. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
8. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
9. Assists surgeons during operations by retracting tissues under direction.
10. Identifies and cares for specimens.
11. Teaches scrub role to newly hired Surgical Technologists and RNs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience:
  • 2 - 3 years
• Minimum Education:
  • Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• Required Certification:
  • BLS certification;
  • Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist (ST) program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and hold and maintains a ST certification from an accredited certification program OR Successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, or Air Force OR Provides evidence of an ST certification from an accredited certification program OR Was employed to practice surgical technology as the individual's primary function in another healthcare facility at any time during the two years immediately preceding December 29, 2020.

  • If LPN, must have current, valid State of Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Professional Nurse; Additional surgical technician certification not required; Expected to complete 6 months of clinical training as part of the on-boarding process in Periop 101.

    Req Courses/Training Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or LPN program

    Physical Demands Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking

    Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

    Lifts supplies/equipment

    Working Conditions May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

    Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

    Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes

    Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment

    Subject to burns and cuts

    Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

    Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

• Required Courses:
  • Completion of course for surgical technologists
• Physical Demands:
  • Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
  • Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
  • Lifts supplies/equipment