Bryan Health ยท 2 days ago
Open Heart Surgical Technologist
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBryan Health is committed to providing quality healthcare, and they are seeking an Open Heart Surgical Technologist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves preparing and maintaining supplies in the Operating Room, assisting the perioperative nurse with patient care, and ensuring a safe environment for surgical patients.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values
Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure
Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures
May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN
May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed
Assists the surgeon in performing coronary bypasses and valve procedures
Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures
Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR
Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure
Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions
Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including: Multi-system failure/cardio-thoracis trauma, Acute cardiovascular disease, Acute respiratory failure, Acute neurological insult/injury, Acute renal failure
Delivers medications (drug or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart
Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician
Participates in quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions; assists with various ongoing surgical studies/procedures
Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and effective problem solving and critical-thinking skills
Practices communication skills/interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family, the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students
Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed
Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the principles and practice of aseptic technique
Knowledge of procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the operating room
Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions
Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs including working with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments including diverse patient populations
Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
Preferred
Surgical Technologist Certification desired
Prior Surgical Tech experience desired
Company
Bryan Health
Bryan Health is a non-profit organisation that specializes in hospital, health care & health education.
Founded in 1997
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Russ Gronewold
President and CEO
Troy Hottovy
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
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