Job Description

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Job Summary

To provide technical support in the care and preparation of patients undergoing surgical procedures, functions as a member of the surgical team in the operating room. The First Assist provides a higher level of clinical skilled assistance to surgeons, such as hemostasis, exposure, and closure of skin incisions, as directed by the attending surgeon.

Bonus

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Accountabilities

* Provides technical assistance to surgical staff in the preparation of patients for surgery and in the preparation of

CVOR equipment, instruments and supplies. Responsible for maintaining inventory control, Surgeons' preferences

and instrumentation needs. 15%

* Assists surgeon at the sterile field with routine and specialty surgical procedures. 15%

* Utilizes data from surgical preference cards for the surgical procedure and surgeon. 15%

* Maintains sterile field during surgical procedures. Adheres to accepted standards for provision of safe patient care

in the surgical environment.15%

* Demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served. 10%

* Demonstrates respect for patient rights and acts as a patient advocate. 10%

* Communicates with the surgical team to assist with coordination and provision of surgical patient care. 5%

* Assists in the orientation of new team members. 5%

* Complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; reports unsafe working conditions. 10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Successful completion of a Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologist training in the U.S. Armed Forces.

No previous experience required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

CST - Surgical Technologist Certification with NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted if ST was employed as a ST in S.C. prior to January 1, 2008, or completed a ST military training program.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement only, must be current with mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education AND either have been employed as a ST in S.C. prior to Jan. 1, 2008, OR have completed a ST military training program.

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, without surgical tech certification that are grandfathered under South Carolina law are not required to obtain certification but are required to complete 15 hours annually of continuing ST education.  

Other Required Skills

Prepares setup and scrubs new technology procedures such as (TVAR) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, (LVAD) Left Ventricular Assist Device, Impella Implantation, Ablation Devices, Transmyocardio Laser, Cardio Assist Devices and Endovascular cases. Must have an understanding of the Heart Lung Machine and its function with the cardiovascular system in regard to cannulation of the patient - required.

Other Job Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Completes 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually - Required

Maintains surgical technology certification - Required

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10086160 Operating Room

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