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Job Summary: Under direct supervision, acts as member of cardiac team; completes all necessary arrangements before surgery; removes instruments, equipment and supplies after surgery; maintains equipment according to established procedures; assists with orienting and training new employees and or students; assists with emergency calls and coordinating transfer to operating rooms. Essential Responsibilities: * Patient Procedures and Activities: Assist physician during minor surgical procedures. * Assist in obtaining tissue specimens. * Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures. * Follow standard infection control procedures. * Lift patients. * Prepare and position patients for diagnostic test and medical procedures. * Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue0 and stat request. * Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas. * Assist in cardiovascular procedures. * Assist physician with inpatient pacemaker procedures. * Act as member of cardiac surgery team and other surgery team (for example, pass instruments, cut sutures, and hold retractors) * Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery. * Equipment and Instruments: Operate autoclave, drying oven or dishwasher. * Assemble/disassemble equipment and instruments. * Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations. * Check emergency equipment. * Prepare and process packs, supplies, equipment and instruments. * Prepare procedure and exam rooms. * Restock operating, procedure, cast and examination rooms. * Select and set out appropriate tubing and sterile supplies. * Set up instruments and surgical trays. * Dismantle and clean operating room equipment. * Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. * Remove and inventory equipment and supplies after surgical procedures. * Clean and sterilize instrument, supplies and equipment. * Inspect equipment and instruments for damage. * Maintain equipment in good working order. * Perform minor adjustments and or repairs on equipment. * Dispose of used syringes and contaminated materials. * Replenish supplies and equipment. * Administrative and other: Orient and train new or less experienced personnel. * Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving. * Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.