Cardiac Surgical Technologist

Kids Are Our Everything.Department10354 Operating RoomPay Range$39.05 - $77.44As a member of the Operating Room team, the Cardiac Surgical Technologist will function in the scrub role and will monitor and maintain aseptic, technique, equipment, supplies and instruments. H/She will be responsible to receive, wash, inspect, prepare, sterilize and store instruments, trays, equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures. In addition, the candidate is expected to rotate and function in other area services when there is no cardiac procedures .Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Minimum Work Experience2 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 AccountabilitiesClinical/Surgical Case Preparedness CompetencyPrepare 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.2Identify , 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 procedureSelect appropriate surgical sutures specific to cardiac procedures and patient’s age.Aseptic TechniqueApply 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 the daily records and indicators; follow recall and procedures.Scrub Role CompetencyFollow 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 (ie: trauma).Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.SuppliesOrganize 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.The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.Childrens 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 is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's National Hospital