Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician CVOR
Profession: Surgical Technician
Specialty: CVOR
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 10:30 AM - 09:00 PM
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a CVOR CST in a high-volume hospital setting
License: Valid Surgical Technician License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- Minimum of 3 years of recent full-time experience as a CVOR CST
- Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures
- Ability to function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed
Description:
The CVOR service line provides surgical interventions for routine and complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
Cardiac procedures include coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection, heart transplantation, and placement of ventricular assist devices.
Procedures may also include Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump placement, as well as adult ECMO.
TAVR procedures are conducted in the endovascular operating room.
Thoracic cases include laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and open procedures.
Vascular procedures range from placement/revision of grafts to endovascular procedures.
The CVOR service line comprises multiple operating rooms, depending on the daily volume, including an endovascular suite.
There is the capacity to perform four concurrent procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.
Candidates must participate in call coverage for the service line after normal business hours and on weekends.