CVOR Surgical technologist

Job Description

Job 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, placement of ventricular assist devices, and may include placement of impella or intra - aortic balloon pump placement as well as adult ECMO. TAVR procedures are also done in the endovascular OR Thoracic cases include both laparoscopic, robot assisted and open procedures. Vascular procedures range from placement/revision of ESRD grafts/fistulas to endovascular procedures in the endovascular OR. The CVOR service line comprises 4-6 ORs depending on daily volume including an endovascular suite. The CVOR service line has the capacity to do four concurrent procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. During downtime, may be asked to float to help in other specialty service lines in the OR.Candidates applying to this order must have a minimum of 5 years of recent full time experience as a CVOR technologist in a high volume hospital setting, with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of cardiac/thoracic/vascular procedures. Candidates with less experience or requiring extensive onboarding will not be consideredCurrent CST certification required, must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed. Must be able to function independently in a fast paced surgical environment with the ability to hit the ground running. The schedule for this position is 12 hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 0645-1915.