Surgical Technician (CVOR Technologist)

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

May be registered as an Unlicensed Assistive Person, RN, OR LPN AND graduated from a Surgical Tech program.

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist is a surgical technologist working as part of the team that delivers surgical care in the operating room. The CVOR technologist is specialized in heart and vascular services. The technologist possesses knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic technique as well as has knowledge in a broad variety of surgical procedures and instrumentation to anticipate and assist the surgeon throughout the procedure.

Essential Job Functions

Organizes and prepares case set-up prior to start of case according to standard operating procedures.

Assists the Registered Nurse with circulating duties i.e. preps, retrieving supplies, printing pictures.

Cleans, assembles, operates, and properly cares for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties including bronchoscopy and EGD equipment.

Assisting in orientation and training of second heart scrubs.

Provides patient care, according to diagnosis/procedure, utilizing the procedure cards and following established hospital policies and procedures.

Documents procedure changes on procedure cards following each case. Responsible for ordering and stocking supplies. Prints procedure cards, as well as assist Registered Nurse during on-call cases to include Lab, Blood Bank, etc.

Participates in measuring and monitoring quality indicators and outcomes. Subject matter expert for vascular and endovascular.

Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery including complex life savings devices and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.

Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:

All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.

The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

License, Certification & Registration

Unlicensed Assistive Person - Technician (UAP/T)-North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement-Prior to Start Date

OR

Licensed Practical Nurse-North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement-Prior to Start Date

OR

Registered Nurse-North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement-Prior to Start Date

Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association (AHA)-Within 2 Months of Start Date

Notes:

May be registered as an Unlicensed Assistive Person, RN, OR LPN AND graduated from a Surgical Tech program.

Education & Experience

Associate's-Surgical Technologist-Required

A minimum of 2 years of related experience-Preferred

Physical Demands

Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift

Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min

Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs

Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs

Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs

Activity Frequency

Sit-Continuously (>67%)

Stand-Frequently (34-66%)

Walk-Occasionally (5-33%)

Stoop/Bend-Continuously (>67%)

Reach-Frequently (34-66%)

Climb-Not Applicable

Crawl-Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel-Rarely (67%)

See-Continuously (>67%)

Hear-Continuously (>67%)

Weight Demands

Lift - Floor to Waist Level-Light (10-20 pounds)

Carry-Light (10-20 pounds)

Push/Pull-Light (10-20 pounds)

Slide/Transfer-Not Applicable

Employee Health

Functional Assessment- n/a

Hazardous Drug Exposure Yes

Fit Testing Required Yes