Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech
PeaceHealth
**Description**
Great Opportunity to join our team as a full time Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist in Cardiac Surgery.
Hourly compensation is $37.85 - $63.45; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.
**JOB SUMMARY**
Uses a variety of specialized equipment in assisting the physician in the performance of all invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. Performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
+ Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections (excluding CVOR Surgical Technologist), flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned per specialty.
+ Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
+ Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.
+ Prepares and maintains sterile field.
+ Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION:**
+ Graduate from an accredited Cardiovascular Secondary Education Program or Graduate from an approved Radiology Technology Program or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure, and registration.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
+ Five years of CVOR surgical technologist experience required for CVOR position.
+ Prefer previous experience working in a hospital setting.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
+ Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
+ Washington: CVOR Surgical Technologist license required.
+ Registered Surgical Technologist with minimum of five years of CVOR experience.
**OTHER SKILLS:**
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
+ Proficient computer and keyboarding skills required
+ Complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy
+ Ability to interact within a variable environment good team dynamic
+ Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills
+ Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility
**REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES**
+ PHSW Cath Lab / EP Lab: ARRT or RCES/RCIS required.
+ PHSW CVOR: ARRT or RCES/RCIS required, or a Registered Surgical Technologist with minimum of five years CVOR experience.
**PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS**
+ Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
+ Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
+ Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat; sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per day or more.
+ Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
**This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.**
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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
**PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.**
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