SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, assist in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing elective or emergency surgical intervention. Primary function is to assist with surgical procedures. EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of CVOR related experience. SPECIAL SKILLS: Knowledge of aseptic technique, broad range of instrumentation and sterilization processing. OTHER: Basic computer skills. LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent, Preferred: Associates - Related Field, Technical/Certificate - Related Field