Job Summary:
The Cardiovascular (CV) Surgical Technologist (ST) position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated duties associated with quality, safe, and efficient Cath Lab/EP support functions and related procedures. This position works independently, exercising sound judgment, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or physician. The CVST position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices relationship-centered care in accordance with the mission of Forrest General. Other duties for the CVST position will include general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. The CVST is directly accountable to the Cath Lab PCC, Cath Lab Manager, and Cath Lab Director.
Performance Expectations:
Items considered essential functions of the job are listed below.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Provides for exceptional patient and coworker experiences by following our standards of practice of always using positive language.
- Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team
- Promotes a positive work environment with the Cath Lab/EP team.
- Collaborates with all members of the Cath Lab team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information in a comprehensive manner.
- Exhibits open and professional communication
- Participate in the procedure timeout and fire safety timeout for every case
- Teaches coworkers to critically think by verbalizing rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured feedback with examples.
- Serves as the department preceptor for new CV Scrub technologists utilizing skills and knowledge by helping to train and orient.
- Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
- Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole.
- Assists in prepping the Cath Lab room for the next patient.
- Collaborates in preparing instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for use during the procedure before surgeon scrubs.
- Prepares room, equipment and supplies to accommodate procedures.
- Functions within the sterile field by running the instruments, retracting or assisting the physician.
- Reports any breaks in a sterile technique immediately
- Maintains and accurately communicates updates for physician preference cards within the applicable service line.
- Anticipates the needs of the physician and nursing staff by performing competently the role of the CV Scrub Technician in a variety of surgical procedures.
- Assists the circulating RN with the sponge, instrument, needle, and other surgical counts.
- Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique.
- Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
- Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Ensures all instruments are sprayed with enzymatic before leaving the Cath Lab Room
- Assist in housekeeping duties as directed to ensure a safe patient environment and efficient Cath Lab turnover.
- Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
- Contributes to the identification of corrective actions and improvement activities towards improving quality and safety targets through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the Cath Lab team.
- Organizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime and sets priorities.
- Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
- Maintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes the opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery.
- Makes recommendations for cost containment during cases.
- Actively Participates in department projects.
- Serves as preceptor and resource as surgical technology students
- Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and learning towards expertise.
- Maintains all HealthStream assignment prior to deadlines
- Participates in all competencies planned for the job role prior to deadlines
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements. Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation phase. Demonstrates the aptitude to work in all areas of the Cath Lab by both running instruments and/or assisting the physician.
- Complies with the Cath Lab policy.
- Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.
- The spreading of rumors and gossip, creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit and objectives of the hospital and is prohibited.
- Uses “We Care” philosophy daily with communication.
- Works assigned shift and respond when called upon for additional or emergency services.
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.
Surgical Technologist II
In efforts to meet the requirement of a level II, a minimum of 1-year bedside Cath Lab experience is required.
Yearly expectations
Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing ALL Cath Lab procedures in specified area (Interventional Cath Lab and/or Electrophysiology Lab) with documentation from Cath Lab Manager/Cath Lab Director.
Primary EP CV ST must show documented proficiency in ALL EP procedures including, but not limited to, EP/Ablations, ALL devices, Lead Extractions, LAAO procedures, and Loop Insertions
Primary Interventional CV ST must show documented proficiency in ALL interventional procedures including, but not limited to, Caths/PCI, devices, LAAO, Mitraclip, TAVR, Impella, and all NC procedures
Actively contributing to cost containment as needed
Demonstrates professionalism at all times and must meet expectations at all times and exceed expectations frequently.
Actively participate in committees as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s Degree from Surgical Technologist accredited program.
Work Experience:
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
- Associate’s Degree from Surgical Technologist accredited program
Additional Certification/Licensure - obtained based on the required timeframe below
- Basic Life Support (Within 30 Days of Employment Required)
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
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