Cardiothoracic Surgical Technician - Maryview Medical Center

Cardiothoracic Surgical Technician – Maryview Medical Center

Location:

Portsmouth, Virginia. Apply for this role with Bon Secours.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patient care, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case‑specific supplies and equipment. The team prepares the operating room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and obtains special supplies indicated by the physician. The team also sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.

• Serve as the scrub person and assist during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and perform surgical counts with the circulating RN.
• Maintain an organized sterile field and ensure sterility by taking corrective action as needed; assist with placement of sterile drapes; provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Retrieve and collect specimens, labeling specimens.
• Report any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator; provide complete case preparation.
• Adapt to special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for different patient populations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities according to patient's age and understanding.
• Demonstrate understanding of patient's Advance Directives.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• Certified in one of the following (required):
  Certified Surgical Technologist – The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certified Surgical First Technologist – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
• If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.

• 2 years' experience in an Operating Room (required)
• Experience in cardiovascular operating room (preferred)

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Analytical skills
• Working knowledge of basic sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, microbiology, asepsis, sterile techniques and operating room techniques
• Ability to follow instructions

• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Anticipate Needs
• Flexible
• Takes direction
• Able to work under pressure
• Professionalism
• Moves with a sense of urgency

None

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care (Industry)