Cardiac Surgery Tech - On Call Days - Sunset Med Ctr - OR

• Patient Procedures and Activities: Assist physician during minor surgical procedures.


• Assist in obtaining tissue specimens.


• Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.


• Follow standard infection control procedures.


• Lift patients.


• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic test and medical procedures.


• Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue0 and stat request.


• Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas.


• Assist in cardiovascular procedures.


• Assist physician with inpatient pacemaker procedures.


• Act as member of cardiac surgery team and other surgery team (for example, pass instruments, cut sutures, and hold retractors)


• Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.


• Equipment and Instruments: Operate autoclave, drying oven or dishwasher.


• Assemble/disassemble equipment and instruments.


• Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations.


• Check emergency equipment.


• Prepare and process packs, supplies, equipment and instruments.


• Prepare procedure and exam rooms.


• Restock operating, procedure, cast and examination rooms.


• Select and set out appropriate tubing and sterile supplies.


• Set up instruments and surgical trays.


• Dismantle and clean operating room equipment.


• Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.


• Remove and inventory equipment and supplies after surgical procedures.


• Clean and sterilize instrument, supplies and equipment.


• Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.


• Maintain equipment in good working order.


• Perform minor adjustments and or repairs on equipment.


• Dispose of used syringes and contaminated materials.


• Replenish supplies and equipment.


• Administrative and other: Orient and train new or less experienced personnel.


• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Pay Grade: 25

• One (1) year of operating room experience scrubbing within the last two years required.


• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• N/A

• Basic Life Support

• Surgical Technologist Certificate within three (3) months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

• Competency scrubbing for all types of surgical procedures.


• Cardiac experience is strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 10-shifts availability per month.


• Can be scheduled to work on weekends.


• Standby/call coverage may be included but not