Travel Surgical Tech in Reston, VA

Proficiency in sterile technique, central line setup, arterial line setup, Belmont setup and operation, and cell saver setup. Set up and operate specialized equipment including Belmont rapid infuser, ESU, cell saver, central line, and arterial line setups.

Job Title

Travel CST CVOR (Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Location

Reston, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and/or circulate for cardiovascular surgical procedures including open heart surgeries, CABGs, MVR, TVR, AVR, VATS, and vascular procedures
• Perform room setup, room turnover, and obtain necessary disposables and instrument sets as needed
• Set up and operate specialized equipment including Belmont rapid infuser, ESU, cell saver, central line, and arterial line setups
• Maintain strict sterile technique throughout all procedures
• Collaborate with board runners, charge nurses, service line coordinators, and ancillary staff to support efficient room turnovers
• Float to main operating rooms as needed per unit floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a cardiovascular OR setting
• Proficiency in sterile technique, central line setup, arterial line setup, Belmont setup and operation, and cell saver setup
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with patient positioning equipment and electrosurgical units (ESU)
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to proactively anticipate and address potential issues
• Excellent communication skills with direct patient contact experience and a team-based approach to problem solving

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CNOR certification preferred
• Experience with Meditech Expanse documentation system
• Prior experience in a high-acuity CVOR environment performing open heart procedures

Why Join Us

• Work alongside an experienced, collaborative surgical team in a well-equipped cardiovascular OR with a 1:1 patient ratio
• Scrubs are provided, and the unit offers strong ancillary support to allow you to focus on delivering excellent patient care