Specialty Certified Surgical Technologist - CVOR, Lung Transplant - Full-time / Part-time

Receives direction from the Operating Room Manager, Supervisor, Specialty Team Leader, and staff Registered Nurse. Works cooperatively with the surgeon, PAs/NPs, residents, fellows, and other allied health staff. 

Performs delegated activities to assist in the care of the patients in the operating room/procedure rooms. Under the supervision of a RN and in collaboration with the surgeon, the technologist functions primarily in the scrub role. Collaborates on developing best practice protocols and workflows for new procedures and transplants. Is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining specific cardiac instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient. Applies and enforces principles of sterile technique implementing unique applications of solution prep and draping of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to be prepared to handle emergencies that may including quick thinking, adaptability, and solid skills to implement emergency protocols specific to cardiac procedures. Works flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations for cardiothoracic and transplant procedures.

During the selection process you will participate in a virtual (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the virtual interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question — Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps as appropriate.

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• Graduation from an accredited and/or hospital approved surgical technology program. 
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. 
   

Additional Qualifications

• At least one year of Surgical Tech experience in the cardiothoracic specialty is preferred.

 Licensure/Certification 

• Certification in Surgical Technology from either the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date and maintained thereafter.