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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — Cardiothoracic (CVOR) — Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Portsmouth, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aged Care, Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Object Notation (BON), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Catheterization, Clinical Competency, Conflict Resolution, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Genetics, Healthcare, Implants, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Life Insurance, Medicine, Microbiology, Military, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Physiology, Prescription Drugs, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Nurse (RN), Specimen Collection, Sterilization, Stewardship, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Team Player, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Portsmouth, VA
POSTED
14 days ago
**Bon Secours** As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. **Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac** **Team**   – Maryview Medical Center **Job Summary:** The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team will prepare the operating room surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and will obtain special supplies indicated by physician. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team also sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.    **Essential Functions:** + Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.   + Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN.   + Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.   + Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens.   + Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator. Provides complete case preparation.    + Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.  + Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.     + Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.  This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  **Education:** + Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)  **Required** **Licensing & Certifications:** + BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)  + Certified in one of the following (required): Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certified Surgical First Technologist- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (required)   +  If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required.  If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted. + If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.  **Experience:** + 2 years' experience in an Operating Room (required)   + Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred)  **Skills & Abilities:** Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills _:_   + _Monitor patient conditions during treatment_   + _Inform medical professionals_ _regarding_ _patient conditions and care_   + _Analytical skills _   + _Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis, sterile_ _techniques_ _and operating room techniques_   + _Ability to follow instructions_   _​_   Soft/Interpersonal Skills:  + _Attention to detail_   + _Acceptance of authority_   + _Critical thinking_   + _Communication with family members_   + _Teamwork_   + _Conflict resolution_   + _Active listening_   + _Relationship building_   + _Possess Surgical Conscience_   + _Anticipate Needs _   + _Flexible _   + _Takes direction _   + _Able to work under pressure _   + _Professionalism _   + _Moves with a sense of urgency_   **Training:** None As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. **What we offer** + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support _Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._ All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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