Surgical Technologist - CVOR

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services - FT - Flex - $15K Sign on BonusLocation: Hollywood, FL2 openings:1 - Pediatrics at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital1 - Adults at Memorial Regional HospitalAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures in the cardiovascular operating room.The Open-Heart Program lets you actively participate in critical surgeries with a history of excellent patient outcomes.Develop strong critical thinking and specialized expertise to become a highly proficient clinician.Join a collaborative, family-oriented group dedicated to patient care and professional growth.Contribute to 850 cardiac surgeries annually at a nationally recognized hospital.Responsibilities:Demonstrates proper sterile technique during procedure. Handoff to other crew members. Assists Physician with appropriate instruments during surgery. Assures accountability for proper counts of instruments and supplies during surgery. Maintains sterile environment according to MHS policy. Assists with preparing, positioning and draping patients. Provides age and developmental appropriate care to patient population served. Travels outside the OR suite to assist with placing patients on ECMO or other mechanical assist device. Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments by collaborating with SPD in inspecting and maintaining surgical instruments both pre- and post-procedure ensuring their integrity and readiness for use. Demonstrates accuracy and appropriate handling, labeling, and hand off to nurse of all specimens and cultures according to MHS policy. Verifies name and quantity of specimen with Physician.Competencies:ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)Additional Job Information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment due to high complexity cardiovascular cases and take appropriate action. Responds quickly to changes in patient condition, surgical plan and adjust instruments accordingly. Collaborates with perfusion and anesthesia. Requires working long hours, including evenings, weekends and on call shifts. Required Work Experience: Memorial Regional Hospital: One (1) year of Cardiac/Vascular OR experience required. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital: One (1) year of Surgical Technician experience required. Cardiac operating room experience and congenital heart disease experience is preferred. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent