Cardiac Surgical Technologist

Operating Room - Cardiac Surgical Technologist Pay Range: $39.05 - $77.44 per hour Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Experience as Cardio-Vascular technician in Operating Room with specialty in adult or pediatric open heart procedures (Required) 1 year Experience in Sterile Processing (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities Clinical/Surgical Case Preparedness Competency Prepare the Operating Room for cardio-vascular surgical procedures; open supplies and equipment on the sterile field based on the surgical procedures and child's age. Identify, select, and handle the appropriate types of accessory and specialty equipment needed for cardio-vascular surgical procedure; apply the appropriate method of care and handling of surgical instruments. Select and apply appropriate draping material for surgical procedures according to type of procedure and age of child. Identify and prepare the customized cardiac sterile packs and trays based on the type of cardiac procedure. Select appropriate surgical sutures specific to cardiac procedures and patient's age. Aseptic Technique Apply the correct technique of disinfection and follow manufacturer protocol. Utilize the appropriate sterilizer for sterilization purposes (i.e., flash sterilizer vs. washer sterilizer). Maintain highest standards of sterile technique during operative procedure. Maintain surveillance of sterilization; maintain and monitor daily records and indicators; follow recall and procedures. Scrub Role Competency Follow principle of correct hand scrub; gown and glove self and other intraoperative members. Pass correct and appropriate instrumentation, supplies and sutures, and implants as needed by the surgical team without being promoted; prepare irrigation and medication solutions as needed by the surgical team. Follow established policy and procedure for all counts; initiate corrective action when counts are incorrect. Anticipate emergency or unusual circumstances (i.e., trauma). Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Supplies Organize supplies in the sterile field. Count instruments, sponges, needles and other items as indicated by unit/hospital policy. Properly store and rotate sterile supplies in the O.R. and sterile processing to maintain integrity of supplies. Children's National Hospital is an equal-opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster and the pay transparency policy are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's National Medical Center