Open Heart Surgical Technologist`

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure.

3. *Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures.

4. *May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN.

5. *May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed.

6. *Assists the surgeon in performing coronary bypasses and valve procedures.

7. Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures.

8. *Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR.

9. *Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure.

10. *Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions.

11. *Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including:

Multi-system failure/cardio-thoracis trauma

Acute cardiovascular disease

Acute respiratory failure

Acute neurological insult/injury

Acute renal failure

12. *Delivers medications (drug or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart.

13. *Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician.

14. Participates in quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions; assists with various ongoing surgical studies/procedures.

15. Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and effective problem solving and critical-thinking skills.

16. Practices communication skills/interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family, the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students.

17. Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed.

18. Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities.

19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required. Surgical Technologist Certification desired.

Prior Surgical Tech experience desired.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.