• Cardiac Surgical Technician III

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Little Rock, AR)


    Responsibilities

    Checks case cart and gathers instrument and supply needs prior to surgical procedure.

     

    Assists in hemostasis as directed by sponging, clamping, ligating, removing clamps, cutting sutures, using the electrocoagulation unit and suctioning.

     

    Assist in the reduction of fractures by stabilizing and keeping the bone in alignment during the application of screws, pins, intramedullary rods, implants and/or while the bone is being drilled.

     

    Performs ongoing procedural assessment during procedures/therapies

     

    Observes patient responses toward procedure and inform appropriate personnel for any untoward reactions.

     

    Complies to all infection control policies and procedures identified in the departmental manual including but not limited to: Universal Precautions, Transmission-based Precautions, TB control in the O.R., Departmental Dress Code, Controlling Traffic, Maintaining positive pressure in the O.R., Maintaining acceptable room temperatures, etc.

     

    _W_ _e are offering a_ **_$5,000 sign on bonus_** _to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer referral incentives as well as excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance._

    Qualifications

    + Graduate of an approved surgical technology program

    + OR graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with attendance of the core curriculum for perioperative nursing or equivalent training, and licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas

    + Basic Life Support (BLS)

    + Must be able to rotate taking surgical call (weeknights / weekends).

     

    Overview

     

    As our **Cardiac Surgical Tech III** at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you’ll prepare the operating room for a variety of surgeries. We can’t operate without you.

     

    CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs.

     

    Assist the surgical team under the supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse. Primarily functions as surgical assistant when appropriate (see functions of the surgical scrub and as second surgical scrub). The surgical technologist will also assist in the circulating duties as delegated by an RN.

     

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    Pay Range

    $28.40 - $41.17 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.