Perm Placement: CVOR CST Tech OOJ - 33532

Perm Placement: CVOR CST Tech

A Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist, is a healthcare professional who assists surgeons during cardiovascular surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, managing specialized equipment, positioning patients, anticipating the surgical team's needs, and maintaining a sterile environment, all while ensuring patient safety with a high level of expertise in cardiovascular anatomy and surgical techniques.

The CST is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Degree/Diploma Program of Study Additional Information

Additional Educational Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology course required.

Experience

# of Years Type of Experience Additional Information

2

Additional Experience Requirements

Certification & Licensures

State Board certification required by start of employment

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *

Additional Certification/Licensure Requirements

* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Great benefits. Relo offered!