Surgical Specialty Technologist, CVOR Certified

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Performs patient care activities in the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) as assigned to assist the registered nurse or physician. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient based on advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) surgical case and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs. - Assists CVOR surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon at an expert level utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions, and life safety. - Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of specialty equipment and assists the team to meet both quality and efficiency outcomes. - Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for cases in the CVOR. - Maintains all specialty instrument sets, understands appropriate sterilization methods, and acts as a resource and mentor to non-specialty staff on specialty...