Surgical Technician/Cardiovascular

About This Role

This role will support MCR Health's mission by preparing and organizing operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies for various surgical procedures, primarily in cardiovascular, to ensure exceptional care for all patients every time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
• Check the patient’s chart, identify the patient, and verify the surgery to be performed with consent forms, and bring the patient to the assigned operating room
• Anticipate the surgeon's and patient's needs during a procedure
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
• Open sterile supplies, set up a sterile and aseptic environment, and maintain the sterile environment field during procedure
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patients and personnel
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
• Participate in the orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (CAAHEP or ABHES) with CST certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification required
• Current BLS Certification required

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED minimum
• 2 years of experience in a Healthcare Facility as a Surgical Technologist preferred OR previous Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, or Invasive Vascular experience

Nice to Have

• At least 2 years of experience in a Healthcare Facility as a Surgical Technologist
• Previous Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, or Invasive Vascular experience

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