Surgical Techno III-CVOR - (Per Diem) Cardiovascular Operating Room

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Are you an experiencedSurgical Technologistlooking to specialize inHeart and Vascular surgery? TheUNC Rex Heart & Vascular Operating Roommay be the perfect fit for you. Our CVOR featuresfive dedicated operating roomsfor heart and vascular cases, and we performedover 1,400 cardiovascular surgeries last year. Our CVOR offers anin-depth orientationfor new hires, and we are proud of ourhighly skilled surgeons and perioperative teamwho deliver excellent, comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to every patient. TheCVOR Surgical Technologistis 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. Become part ofUNC Rex, afive-time Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. OurCVOR scheduleisMonday through Friday, 0600-1630, withcall requirementsfor 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) Summary: The Surgical Technologist III provides support forsurgical and interventional cardiac and/or vascular cases, facilitating thesafe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that theoperating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and thatthe operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patientsafety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and applicationof sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy,surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate aphysician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Competent to perform surgical scrub dutiesacross multiple services. Must functionas a subject matter expert (SME), PI project, or another unit project whenneeded. Call is required toensure emergent patient needs are met. Responsibilities: 1. Performs all the duties and responsibilities of Level II plus the following: 2. Provides leadership at unit level to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies. Leads/implements changes at the unit level. 3. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols at the department level 4. Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. 5. Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. Facilitates efficient room turnovers. 6. Demonstrates knowledge and proper handling of surgical implants related to surgical specialty focus area. 7. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions. 8. Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. 9. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. 10. Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. 11. Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. 12. Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospitalwide emergency management plans. 13. Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of leadership. Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. Coaches team to anticipate resources. 14. Mentors Surgical Tech peers in collaboration with leadership and educator. Serves as primary preceptor for new hires, on the job trainees, and to scrub role for CVOR. Participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. Identifies and communicates educational needs with leadership and educator. Assesses department-wide learning needs and participates in planning activities to meet those needs. 15. Serves as Primary Surgical Technologist resource for surgical specialty. 16. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the development of surgical budgetary requirements. When applicable, recommends cost containment strategies to increase organizational fiscal outcomes. 17. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech Licensure/Certification Requirements: * Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification * Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through The National Center of Competency Testing Professional Experience Requirements: * 3+ years Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: * Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. * Strong communication skills/customer service relations * Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. * Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player * On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position). Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex CVOR Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. 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