Travel CVOR Technologist
Lexington, KY
Soloh Partners
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus

MIDS: 11a-9:30p; CVOR call required
requires a specific set of skills, specialty and experience with CT Vascular. Needs to be versatile to be able to scrub multiple service lines as wellDuties:
Job Summary:
Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the registered nurse. Performs scrub functions and other roles, which support the perioperative plan of care. Assures the provision of comfort, safety, and quality perioperative care for the patient.

Job Responsibilities:
--30% Demonstrates Knowledge of Operative Procedures:
-Draping
-Instrumentation
-Suture
-Equipment
-Ability to aseptically set up and keep mayo and back table organized throughout procedure.
-Ability to correctly count and account for all required items prior to, during and following the procedure.
-Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
-Accountability in checking instrumentation, equipment, and supplies prior to use in a procedure.
-Knowledgeable of specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
-Seeks out information and support for areas of knowledge deficit prior to use.
-Ability to plan, prepare and function in emergency situations.
-Has room ready prior to time for scheduled case.
-Minimizes turnover by assisting and preparing for next case by obtaining instruments, equipment, and other necessary supplies.
-Is in OR room where patient is brought into the room.
--30% Demonstrates Knowledge of and Utilizes Principles of Aseptic Technique Including but not Limited to Gowning, Gloving, Sterilization and Disinfection:
-Assesses safety and safe mechanical condition of equipment and report any malfunction.
-Demonstrates competency in handling, identifying and labeling medications on the sterile field.
-Properly disposes of sharps, ie, needles, blades, trocars, wire, staples, and bovie tips.
-Assists in proper cleaning, moving and storage of equipment.
-Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization/disinfection techniques and indications for each sterilization modality utilized e.g., Steris, steam Sterrad, event related sterility.
-Demonstrates proper cleanliness of instrumentation prior to disinfection/sterilization.
-Corrects situations in support of surgical conscience as appropriate.
---20% Actively Participates in Unit Activities:
--Demonstrates behaviors of teamwork:
-Positive attitude.
-Willingness to accept and carry out assignments.
-Cooperative and collaborate with team members.
-Attend staff meetings when assigned to work or reads meeting minutes.
-Participate in orientation of new staff or students.
-Submits updates to preference cards to service coordinators.
-Exhibits constructive use of free time.
-Competes special duties as assigned.
-Demonstrates initiative in improving department services.
-Demonstrates versatility in a variety of OR specialties.
-Keeps abreast of current advancements in the OR.
-Understands PI and job accountability in relationship to their goal(s).
-Supports Patient Safety Goals.
--10% Attends all Required Safety Training Programs:
-Able to describe his/her responsibilities related to safety.
-Demonstrates knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals.
-Demonstrates knowledge of AORN Guidelines and Recommended Practices.
-Completes all assigned safety/education training as required.
--10% Ensures Positive Customer Relations Interactions:
-Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
-Responds promptly to customer needs.
-Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
-Responds to requests for service and assistance.
-Meets commitments.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-No experience required.
-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