CVOR Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position: CVOR Surgical Technologist
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Shift: 10H Day 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hrs/week 
Facility: Beacon Kalamazoo

Position Description

Physical Unit/Department: CVOR - Kalamazoo
Unit Type: CVOR
Discipline: Surgical Services
Specialty: CVOR Tech
Avg Daily Census: 10 operating rooms
Beds: 16
Patient Age Group: Adults

Staffing Ratios:
Days: 1:1
Nights: 1:1
Weekends: 1:1

Shift: 10 hours (Day 07:00-17:30)
Rotating Shifts: No
Call Required: Overnight and weekends
Weekend Coverage: Every other; 3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Scheduling Type: Block
Medication System: Pyxis
Documentation: Cerner Surginet
Communication: SBAR
Provider Support: Interpretation Services

Provider Coverage in House 24/7:
Intensivist, CRNA, Hospitalist, Anesthesiologist

REQUIRED SKILLS

Work Settings:
CVOR, General OR, Trauma.

Cardiovascular:
Aortic Aneurysm repair, Atrial Septal defect repair, Cardiomyoplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR), Mitral valve replacement, Pericardial window, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).

Robotics:
Cardiothoracic robotic surgery, Da Vinci Xi Surgical System.

Thoracic:
Laparoscopic assisted cases, Lung resection-Thoracotomy, Mediastinoscopy, VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery).

Emergency Management:
Fire Safety.

Equipment/Instrumentation/Supplies:
Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment, Case Cart, Cell saver, Crash Cart, Drills (multiple types), Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords, High level disinfectant (HLD).

Professional Knowledge and Skills:
Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Radiation Safety, Sharps Safety, Specimen Handling/labeling, Sterilization/Disinfection, Suture Removal, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure, Wound Care/Dressing changes.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Cardiovascular:

Angioplasty/stenting, Atherectomy, Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Bariatrics:
Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap band, Laparoscopic assisted cases.

The Following Categories Are Marked Preferred in Their Entirety (All Listed Procedures/Items):
Vascular; Ear Nose Throat (ENT); Endoscopic Procedures; General Surgery; Gynecology; Neuro Surgery; Ophthalmology; Oral; Orthopedic; Plastics; Podiatry; Transplant; Trauma; Urology; Sterile Processing.

Robotics (Preferred, Individually Selected):
Colorectal Robotic Surgery, Da Vinci Robotics, Da Vinci SP Surgical System, Gastrointestinal robotic surgery, Gynecologic robotic surgery, Mako Surgical System, Mazor Robot, Monarch Surgical System, Neurological robotic surgery, Orthopedic robotic surgery, Otolaryngologic robotic surgery, TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery), Transplant robotic surgery, Urologic robotic surgery.

Pedi ENT (Preferred):
Frenulectomy, Tonsillectomy/adenoids, Tracheostomy.

Pedi General Surgery (Preferred):
Appendectomy, Colon resection, Inguinal hernia repair.

Equipment (Preferred):
Washer/sterilizer.

Professional (Preferred):
Equipment Documentation, Instrument Processing, Laser Safety.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Years Required: 5 years
Patient Ratio Experience: 1:1
Electronic Documentation: Cerner preferred
Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred
Community Hospital Experience: Preferred
LTAC Experience: Preferred
Trauma Level I Experience: Preferred
Trauma Level II Experience: Required

Accepts 1st Time Traveler: Yes, with experience.
Scrubs Provided: Yes.