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CV Technologist

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $33.60 - $48.73 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-401959 Employment Type Full Time Department Open Heart Surgery Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (0630 - 1700) w/ mandatory call Remote No Category Technician
Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute , Norton Thoracic Heart and Lung Institute , The University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital, and a partnership with The University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix, area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.


Responsibilities

This position requires mandatory call nights, weekends and holidays.

The CTOR Department at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center plays a critical role within the Cardiac Service Line of Excellence supporting it's "Heart & Lung Institute", the only stand-alone lung transplant center in the Nation. With the hours of operation from 6:30 am to 7pm, the CTOR currently has seven surgical suites conducting over 1500 cases a year. The staffing ratio for these cases includes two RN circulators, a cardiothoracic scrub technician, and Physician's Assistant. Additional staff includes a clinical monitoring technical and staff perfusion.

The CV Technologist assists physicians and nurses during cardio-thoracic, vascular, organ procurement and transplant surgical procedures. Able to deliver safe, competent care. Responsible for maintaining the sterile field, being constantly vigilant that the scrubbed members of the team adhere to aseptic/sterile technique. Assembles and processes sterile instrument trays and equipment. Expedites the operative procedure by anticipating the needs oft the Surgeon. Provides procedural circulating support. Performs instrument, sponge and equipment counts.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists circulating nurses in set up surgical procedures according to physician's preference, standards of care, and
    hospital protocol
  • Assists with all phases of organ procurement
  • Complete and accurate ABO verification documentation
  • Completion of Organ Harvest Call Sheet log
  • Sponge Accountability: Follows Count Policy and Procedure using the sponge accounting process

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Qualifications

Minimum:

  • HS Diploma /GED
  • Completion of Surgical Technician or Cardiac Cath program
  • AHA BLS and related acute clinical care experience 

Preferred:

  • Three years surgical technician or CVOR/cardiac cath experience 

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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