Open Heart Surgical Technologist
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL 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. (Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk *.
Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential
and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions
with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as
needed. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of
the principles and practice of aseptic technique. 2. Knowledge of
procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies used in the
operating room. 3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and
software applications relevant to work functions. 4. Ability to
prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision. 5.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 6.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing
patient needs including working with patients with acute, chronic
and complex disease processes and those who are dying. 7. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary
departments including diverse patient populations. 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Physical Requirements are based
on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of
the Principal Job Functions.) (DOT) Characterized as medium work
requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than
negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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