Surgical Tech - CVOR CST

Surgical Tech - CVOR CST

Profession: Surgical Services

Specialty: CVOR Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10 hours (06:30 - 23:00)

Experience: 5+ years total CST experience, 2+ years in cardiac & vascular, 1 year CVOR experience, 1 year in a Level I Trauma facility

License: Valid state license required

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Scrub experience required

• Description:
  
  Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR) Scrub required.
• First-time travelers and locals accepted.
• Shift consists of 40 hours per week.
• The evening shift schedule may include two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts.
• Shifts may occur anytime between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM based on staffing needs.
• Weekend rotation will be distributed equitably among staff members.
• Call duties will be included as part of the contract.
• Call hours will be distributed equitably among staff members and may vary with each schedule.
• Experience with cardiovascular/thoracic instrument reprocessing is essential.
• Familiarity with general OR thoracic vascular CVOR procedures including CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacements, and others is necessary.
• Aseptic technique is required.
• Competence in equipment documentation and charting systems is also essential.
• Candidates must be aware of the urgency in completing the fingerprinting process as part of credentialing.
• Two professional references are required, including one from a manager or director.