Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Harrisonburg, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City/State

Harrisonburg VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara RMH Medical Center located in Harrisonburg; Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologistfor the Cardiac Operating Room!

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required mustlive within 30 minutes of the hospital for call call is 1430-0600 the following morning - Weekend call is 24 hours Saturday and Sunday

$15000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates.

DepartmentOverview:

We are made up of two operating rooms and one hybrid Surgical Tech will work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons Anesthesiologists Cardiovascular Technologists and Physician Assistants and Registered Cardiothoracic Operating Room (CTOR) is part of the larger Surgical Services department at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg Virginia. Overall there are 14 ORs 2 minor surgery rooms 6 procedure rooms and 2 C-section suites. There are 2 dedicated CTORs one Hybrid OR and one Robotic OR where CTS cases are performed.

The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in assisting cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart vascular and thoracic surgical procedures. This highly specialized surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room organizing surgical instruments and supplies and ensuring a sterile environment. The technologist anticipates the surgeons needs and provides intraoperative support to optimize surgical outcomes patient safety and procedural efficiency.

As the primary scrub technician during all cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries the role involves assisting the surgical team by passing instruments sutures grafts and other sterile supplies as needed. All surgical instruments are properly sterilized and confirmed to be functioning prior to procedures while maintaining sterile technique and infection control standards throughout the operation. Close collaboration with surgeons anesthesiologists perfusionists and nursing staff ensures delivery of high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include handling specimens appropriately documenting as and performing accurate counts with the circulator before the operation and at appropriate times during each body plane closure. Surgeons and assistants are gowned and gloved as needed with active participation in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings to support ongoing surgical quality improvement.

Education

High school diploma or equivalentrequired
Trade School Graduate preferred

Certification/Licensure

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification and Surgical Technologist Licensure IF license is in the state of practice; otherwise must have NBSTSA certification.
Certified Surgical Technologist
BLS

Experience

1 year of experience in cardio or thoracic surgery required

In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy instrumentation and procedures.

In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery achieved with independence on all CVOR cases including TAVRS and combined Vascular cases.

In depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology tissue exposure surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty

Ability to take call independently with advanced cardiac surgery skills to perform in the scrub role for all cardiac surgery procedures

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Utilizes chain of command practices open communication promotes an inclusive team environment and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.

Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in cleaning and organization of the department.

Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long intense and high-risk cases

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Performs a thorough review of the surgeons preferences prior to each surgical procedure.

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure assists with selection and opening of sterile supplies.

Maintains a safe environment throughout procedure in regard to patient physical safety fire prevention infection control and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure

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Keywords: CST NBSTSA Surgical Tech Technologist Surg Tech Scrub Tech Cardiothoracic CTOR CVOR Operating Room OR

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara RMH Medical Center a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA serves a seven-county area with a population of 218000 residents employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912 then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies 60000 emergency patients and 21000 surgical procedures Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100 years

Free and convenient parking

Collaboration and shared governance

CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital

EAP 24 x 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.

City/StateHarrisonburg VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara RMH Medical Center located in Harrisonburg; Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologistfor the Cardiac Operating Room!Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required mustlive within 30 minutes of the hospital f...