Bon Secours Mercy Health·Portsmouth, Virginia
Assists surgeons and nurses during cardiothoracic procedures by preparing the operating room, assembling sterile supplies, and maintaining the sterile field. Responsible for providing instruments to the surgical team and managing specimens and implanted devices.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
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Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team – Maryview Medical Center
*Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available*
The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team will prepare the operating room surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment, and will obtain special supplies indicated by physician. The Surgical Tech Certified Cardiac Team also sets up and operates a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.
Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator. Provides complete case preparation.
Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
• Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Certified in one of the following (required): Certified Surgical Technologist
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certified Surgical First Technologist- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (required)
If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required. If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.
If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
$24.94
$38.68
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Cardiovascular Surgery - Maryview
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Requires an Associate degree or vocational certification in Surgical Technology and a valid CST or CSFT certification. Must have at least 2 years of operating room experience, with cardiovascular experience preferred.
Market context
Certified Surgical Technologist roles in cardiovascular operating rooms are typically in steady demand in Virginia hospitals, especially where surgical volume and specialty coverage matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for CST or CSFT certification, OR experience, and cardiovascular exposure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your OR background and certification details before applying.