Cardio Surgical Technician - Operating Room Mainland - Full Time

ATLANTICARE _____________________________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Operating Room Technician assists the cardiac surgical team during complex cardiac procedures under the direction of the Cardiac Registered Nurse. The Technician provides direct patient care as a scrub/instrument person during cardiac procedures and main OR procedures.

Duties include arranging sterile set up, passing sponges, instruments and sutures, adjusting lights, cleaning operating room, maintaining accurate sponge, needle and instrument count, assisting Cardiac surgeon, Cardiac PA and Perfusionist, and possess the ability to anticipate the needs for both the scheduled and emergency procedures.

The Technician assists with moving and positioning the patient as directed by the surgical registered nurse. This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Technician works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives.

The Technician provides quality customer service, participates in performance improvement efforts and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School degree or equivalent; ability to read, speak, and write English. Successful completion of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologist or holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor.

Requirements

are grandfathered if evidence is provided to show the incumbent was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility on December 21st 2011. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards of the hospital environment, such as exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and potential injury.

Position requires considerable standing, reaching and walking. Requires the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Requires good hand/eye coordination and finger/hand dexterity, as well as good visual and hearing acuity and ability to maintain retraction for long periods of time.

Essential functions

of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Clinical Director in Perioperative Services The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.