Open Heart Surgical Technologist`

Company: Bryan Health
Location: Riverdale
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Summary The Open Heart Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the Operating Room (OR); assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient needs including age specific requirements; and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. 2. *Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure. 3. *Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures. 4. *May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN. 5. *May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed. 6. *Assists the surgeon in performing coronary bypasses and valve procedures. 7. Demonstrates current knowledge of all types of OR procedures. 8. *Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR. 9. *Manages supplies, instruments, and equipment appropriately according to procedure. 10. *Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient, including transporting, positioning, counting, prepping and safety precautions. 11. *Demonstrates ability to assist the nurse in the care of the patient with conditions including: Multi-system failure/cardio-thoracis trauma Acute cardiovascular disease Acute respiratory failure Acute neurological insult/injury Acute renal failure 12. *Delivers medications (drug or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart. 13. *Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician. 14. Participates in quality improvement measures to achieve positive patient outcomes; participates and practices safety through active prevention and precautions; assists with various ongoing surgical studies/procedures. 15. Facilitates responsiveness to change, collaborative multidisciplinary team efforts and effective problem solving and critical-thinking skills. 16. Practices communication skills/interpersonal relationships that create a positive climate for interaction with the patient, family, the multi-disciplinary health care team, and students. 17. Coordinates care practices and communicates with other hospital departments as needed. 18. Advances work knowledge by participating in continuing education inservices, reading periodicals/literature and seeking ongoing development opportunities. 19. Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an approved surgical technology program required. Surgical Technologist Certification desired. Prior Surgical Tech experience desired. OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS: Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

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