CVOR Technologist
Paducah, KY
Soloh Partners
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

CVOR CST
Urgent Need
Call is every other weekend and every other dayDuties:
Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures.

Job Responsibilities:
--35% Surgical Prep:
-Scrubbing into cases.
-Make sure instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case.
-Setting up cases ensuring that all instruments are thoroughly sterilized.
-Maintain the sterile field during case set up.
-Alerts the circulating nurse of any identified risks or variance from standard operating procedures.
--35% During surgical cases:
-Passes instruments.
-Assists physician as needed.
-May be asked to assist physician to cut suture material.
-May be asked to apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
-Instrument, Sponge and sharps counts.
-Maintain sterile field throughout case.
-Draping and assist circulating RN with patient positioning.
-Collaborates with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions.
--20% Post case clean up:
-Works with circulating nurse, and orderlies to perform post-case cleaning duties.
-Is responsible for gross decontamination of instruments including breaking down instruments for further cleaning in Central Sterile Processing.
-Responsible for following all standards for instrument transport and return to Central Sterile.
-Will notify appropriate leader if there are any damaged instruments at the end of the case.
-Ensures surgical suite is disinfected and ready for the next procedure.
-Check par levels and ensure room is fully stocked for the next case.
--10% Hospital policies and procedures:
-Completes all mandatory hospital education.
-Maintains compliance with all HR and Employee Health requirements.
-Follows all safe practices in the OR and completes the age specific annual assessment of competency documents.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-Seven (7) years of experience.
-Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.
-Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.
-Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.
-Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A