Certified Surgical Technician- CVOR

Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Join the cardiovascular surgical team at Bethesda North Hospital, where you'll play a critical role in complex cardiac and thoracic procedures that make a life-changing difference for patients every day. As a CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist, you'll work alongside highly skilled surgeons and a close-knit team of experts in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous learning. With opportunities to expand your expertise in advanced cardiovascular procedures, mentor fellow team members, and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes, this role offers both professional growth and the rewarding experience of being part of one of the region's leading heart programs.

Location: Bethesda North

Schedule: Full time day shift

Incentives & Benefits: We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology
• Basic Life Support (Required)
• Other Surgical Technologist certification required

Job Responsibilities:

Effective Communication: Communicates professionally with team members/customers related to patient care situations, especially during high-stress situations in the CVOR.

Safety: Maintains a safe environment for self, patients, team members.

Teamwork: Works closely and professionally with CVOR team members to assure that needs of the CVOR/patients/customers are met. Fulfills and is flexible with schedule and higher than normal on-call shifts, off-shifts and holiday requirements to ensure CVOR needs are met.

Personal/Professional growth/development: Pursues educational opportunities related to CVOR advancements. In addition maintains required annual competencies related to heart failure surgical procedures (annual on-line and in-person lab) and completes additional required structural heart continuing education hours (10 hours annually).

Job knowledge: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of processes and/or tools for the position and knowledge of the unit thru understanding of policies/unit goals/organizational goals.

Quality: Participates in unit based quality initiatives. Active engagement to maintain and update surgeon preference cards and specialty supplies/equipment in the CVOR to provide highest quality of care for cardiac and thoracic patients.

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community