CVOR Technologist
Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center

Surgical Technician - CVOR

Location: Wenatchee, Washington Employment Type: Long-term Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: AM (Day/Evening), 3 twelve-hour shifts, 36-hour weeks, 0630-1900

Schedule and Call

• Taking call: minimum of 14 days of call in a 6-week schedule

Role Summary

Functions as a vital member of the OR team, assuming responsibility for the scrub position during surgical intervention. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to perioperative standards and facility policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Proficient in surgical procedures across a variety of services
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation
• Sets up and maintains the sterile field
• Demonstrates proper use of instruments, sutures, and stapling devices
• Demonstrates correct and safe technique in equipment use
• Follows procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, and disposing of equipment
• Prepares according to surgeon preference card and procedure
• Reports and recognizes faulty equipment and unsafe conditions
• Accurately performs all sponge, needle, and instrument counts at appropriate times
• Saves and properly identifies all specimens according to department policy and procedure
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations

Required Qualifications

• Valid CVOR Technologist license in Washington
• CVOR Technologist experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• National Certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists