Summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a certified surgical technologist to provide services in the Large Animal Core, a satellite of the Center for Comparative Medicine. This position will be on an as-needed basis to assist the principal investigator with large animal surgeries. 

Job Duties

• Prepares and organizes the operating suite equipment, instruments, and supplies for cardiovascular procedures such as LVAD, pacemakers, heart catheterization, and artificial heart implantation.
• Sets up and maintain a sterile and sanitary environment in compliance with established professional protocols.
  Follows relevant safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Inspects, replaces, and sterilizes medical instruments as needed.
• Provides surgeons and veterinarians with needed assistance during procedures using proper body mechanics as accepted by the standard of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of cardiovascular procedures.