Certified Tech-Surgical First Assist, CVOR

Job Summary Assists surgeons skillfully during cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) procedures. Primary Responsibilities Uses surgical instruments consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon. Provides exposure of operative site through use of retractors and other instruments, and through suctioning and sponging. Sutures varieties of tissue with the appropriate materials and techniques. Handles all varieties of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply. Anticipates and plans individualized care based on advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) surgical procedure and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs. Prepares equipment, supplies and resources based on an individualized plan of care. Re‑evaluates and modifies resource needs. Implements a plan of care that incorporates physician-prescribed treatments, nursing assessments, and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized and integrated with the plan of care. Evaluates care given by team members and gives feedback. Maintains accountability for standard of care provided and acts as a resource to other team members. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's degree or Clinical Certification. Experience Two years' experience as surgical technologist with six months’ experience in CVOR. Physical Requirements Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping. Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more. Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Rare kneeling. Professional Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS‑HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Certified First Assistant – American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Work Shift and Location Day Shift (United States of America). Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Benefits SSM Health values our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Benefits include paid parental leave, flexible payment options through DailyPay, upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath, and other programs. Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM-SLUH, Inc