Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room, primarily in the scrub role during surgical procedures. May perform similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.

Passes instruments to the physician during surgery. Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.

Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Assembles and troubleshoots all equipment as necessary for the procedure.

Operates all electrosurgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, microscopic laser equipment, video equipment, and disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program, preferably an accredited program-Required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification as a surgical technologist (CST or TS-C) required

Minimum Work Experience

Two years of experience as a surgical technologist is preferred

We are a heart hospital and have amazing heart teams. Our surgical techs have the ability to train with some of the best heart surgeons and become part of a heart team as a CVOR Surgical Tech.