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Nurse Cardiac Thoracic Surgery
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This position requires mandatory call.
The CTOR Department at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a vital component of the Cardiac Service Line of Excellence, providing crucial support to the “Heart & Lung Institute,” the nation’s sole stand‑alone lung transplant center. Operating from 6:30 am to 7 pm, the CTOR houses seven surgical suites and conducts over 1,500 cases annually. The staffing ratio for these cases includes two RN circulators, a cardiothoracic scrub technician, and a Physician’s Assistant, supported by additional clinical, technical monitoring, and staff perfusion personnel.
Job Summary & Responsibilities As a surgical services nurse at SJHMC, you will play a pivotal role in preparing patients for surgical procedures and providing exceptional care in the operating room. Your daily responsibilities will include reviewing consent forms, addressing patient inquiries, conducting preoperative assessments, ensuring equipment readiness, and keeping family members informed about the surgery’s progress. Additionally, you will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during procedures. Success in this role demands the ability to multitask effectively, maintain composure under pressure, and demonstrate sound judgment in emergency scenarios.
Responsibilities
Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients
Benefits Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit‑eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full‑time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part‑time employees can receive up to $9,000.
Job Requirements
ADN, Diploma, or Foreign Equivalent
AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State
American Heart Association BLS certification
American Heart Association ACLS certification within 60 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
One year recent acute care experience
Where You'll Work Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+-bed, not‑for‑profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Heart and Lung Institute, The University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high‑risk obstetrics, neuro‑rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
Pay Range $35.00 – $58.63 /hour
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Nurse Cardiac Thoracic Surgery
role at
Dignity Health . 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
This position requires mandatory call.
The CTOR Department at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a vital component of the Cardiac Service Line of Excellence, providing crucial support to the “Heart & Lung Institute,” the nation’s sole stand‑alone lung transplant center. Operating from 6:30 am to 7 pm, the CTOR houses seven surgical suites and conducts over 1,500 cases annually. The staffing ratio for these cases includes two RN circulators, a cardiothoracic scrub technician, and a Physician’s Assistant, supported by additional clinical, technical monitoring, and staff perfusion personnel.
Job Summary & Responsibilities As a surgical services nurse at SJHMC, you will play a pivotal role in preparing patients for surgical procedures and providing exceptional care in the operating room. Your daily responsibilities will include reviewing consent forms, addressing patient inquiries, conducting preoperative assessments, ensuring equipment readiness, and keeping family members informed about the surgery’s progress. Additionally, you will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during procedures. Success in this role demands the ability to multitask effectively, maintain composure under pressure, and demonstrate sound judgment in emergency scenarios.
Responsibilities
Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients
Benefits Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit‑eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full‑time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part‑time employees can receive up to $9,000.
Job Requirements
ADN, Diploma, or Foreign Equivalent
AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State
American Heart Association BLS certification
American Heart Association ACLS certification within 60 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
One year recent acute care experience
Where You'll Work Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+-bed, not‑for‑profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Heart and Lung Institute, The University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high‑risk obstetrics, neuro‑rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
Pay Range $35.00 – $58.63 /hour
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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