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.