CV OR Cardiac Surgical Technologist (CST)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Associate Degree in Healthcare Field and five (5) years of Surgical Technology experience 

OR completion of a Surgical Technology Program and seven (7) years of Surgical Technology experience 

2. Surgical Technologist certification 

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Five (5) years of advanced knowledge in desired specialty. 

2. Advanced knowledge of three specialties. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not  intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 

1.    Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR. 
2.    Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field. 
3.    Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines. 
4.    Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments. 
5.    Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure. 
6.    Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon 
7.    Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards. 
8.    Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. 
9.    Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment. 
10.    Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines. 
11.    Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department. 
12.    Performs equipment checks as assigned. 
13.    Assists with the proper recording of patient charges. 
14.    Call with a response time of 30 minutes. 
15.    Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one, two, & three technologists 
16.    Participates in unit-based education activities and may participate in presenting in-services for the staff. 
17.    Provides highly specialized surgical assistance during procedures that require cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO support. 
18.    Provides surgical assistance during LVAD and heart transplants. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 

perform the essential functions. 

1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking. 

2. Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs. 

3. Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability. 

4. Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 

perform the essential functions. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrates and can articulate rationale for clinical practice. 

2. Demonstration of clinical ability to fulfill calls responsibilities; usually requires six months work experience at WVUH.