Job Title
Certified Surgical Technologist – CVOR (CST-CVOR)
Location
Myrtle Beach, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly
- Ensure the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes
- Maintain responsibility for sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment necessary for each surgical procedure, including a working knowledge of each device
- Perform initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator and conduct additional counts as necessary; assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field
- Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure and maintain the highest standard of sterile technique throughout
- Assist with positioning, prepping, and lifting patients for surgical procedures using proper body mechanics; assist with terminal cleaning and instrument preparation for sterilization
Required Qualifications
- Active CST certification through the NBSTSA is required (NBSTSA certification only)
- Must demonstrate competency in operative pre, intra, and post procedural patient care
- Knowledge of and adherence to infection control precautions, standard precautions, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment
- Must be flexible, punctual, and willing to learn within the surgical environment
- Ability to maintain a professional image and provide excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) setting
- Familiarity with emergency management protocols and access control applications in the OR environment
- Experience with specimen handling and preparation procedures
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with a team committed to the highest standards of patient safety and care
- Gain valuable experience in a specialized cardiovascular OR setting with a focus on professional growth and competency development