Certified Surgical Technologist-CVOR

Description

Summary:

To perform scrub duties and assist in the nursing care of the surgical patient before, during and after the surgical procedure.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for the surgical patient.
• 2. Applies the knowledge of normal pathological anatomy and physiology & the actions of pharmocologic agents in order to individualize patient care.
• 3. Applies priciples of asepsis in a knowlegeable manner to provide optimum patient care. This includes respect of the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• 4. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Demonstates knowledge of the step by step progress of specific surgical procedures & display dexterity in the use of the required instumentation.
• 5. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• 6. Develops and improves skills in the organization of work & in assisting the surgeon in learning to use economy in time, motion & materials.
• 7. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgement in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm & efficient manner.
• 8. Completes a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education per year, and maintains certification. Completes preceptor training & demonstrates the ability to perform one-on-one instruction for all students & staff learning the scrub role.
• 9. Participates in providing inservicing to other staff relative to role as surgical technologist.
• 10. Functions efficiently and in a professional manner in all aspects of surgical care, during both routine & special duties, recognizing the importnace in teamwork, consideration & cooperation.
• 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

  Education Skills Experience:

  Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.Minimum Experience: one yearDesired:

  Other Information:

  Required: Surgical Technologist Certification.Minimum Experience: one yearDesired:

  Working Conditions:

  Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

  Occupational: Significant occupational risk

  Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort.

• May exert up to 50 lbs. force

  Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

  Company: Danbury Hospital

  Org Unit: 220

  Department: Cardiac Surg OR

  Exempt: No

  Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly