Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Operating Room, Bellingham

Position:
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Cardiac Team
Full Time, Days 10 hour shifts This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during Cardiac Surgery (CVOR) operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.
The Cardiac team uses a variety of specialized equipment to assist the physician in the performance of invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
Job Duties:
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Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
Understands and applies the principles of asepsis.
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment.
Assists in preparation and moving of patients.
Assists physician in performing invasive procedures.
Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned.
Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation.
Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
Monitors and records patient's condition and procedures' progress.
Retrieves and reviews patient data.
Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
Participates in all safety initiatives.
Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
• Excellent compensation package
• Relocation assistance
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and accelerated degree program
Qualifications:
- Accredited Program Required: Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist -Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years required of CVOR surgical technologist experience.
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Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
Required: Surgical Technician - Washington