Surgical Technician II- Cardiovascular Operating Room

Surgical Technician II- Cardiovascular Operating Room

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Are you an experienced Surgical Technologist looking to specialize in Heart and Vascular surgery? The UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Operating Room may be the perfect fit for you. Our CVOR features five dedicated operating rooms for heart and vascular cases, and we performed over 1,400 cardiovascular surgeries last year.

Our CVOR offers an in-depth orientation for new hires, and we are proud of our highly skilled surgeons and perioperative team who deliver excellent, comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to every patient.

The CVOR Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical team, responsible for maintaining a sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and assisting with instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout cardiovascular procedures. Surgical technologists collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in the operative setting.

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Our CVOR schedule is Monday through Friday, 06001630, with call requirements for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year as a Surgical Technologist required
• CVOR experience strongly preferred, including cardiac (CABG, valves, TAVR, ECMO, Impella) and vascular procedures (EVAR, TCAR)

The Surgical Technologist II CVOR provides support for surgical and interventional cardiac and/or vascular cases, facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Serves as a resource in at least one service line. Call is required to ensure emergent patient needs are met.