Travel Surgical Technologist [Dallas, TX] - CVOR - TST 26-10223

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Surgical Technologist – CVOR

Location: Dallas, TX 75231
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Specialty: Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel Surgical Technologist – CVOR to join a high-volume, Level I Trauma facility in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong cardiovascular and open-heart surgical experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience
• At least 2 years of recent CVOR experience within the last 6 months
• Experience with:
  • Open-heart procedures
  • Cardiovascular and endovascular procedures
  • Impella procedures
  • Aortic and other vascular dissections
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Active CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification
• Current BLS certification
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, and sterile technique
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Availability for scheduled call, weekend, and holiday coverage as required

Facility & Surgical Environment

The facility operates 29 operating rooms across two buildings and performs approximately 30–40 surgical cases per day .

The surgical environment includes:

• 4 Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems
• 2 Endovascular ORs
• 2 Cardiothoracic ORs
• 1 Brain Suite
• 2 Trauma ORs
• 1 Cystoscopy OR

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for cardiovascular and other surgical procedures
• Assist surgeons and the surgical team during open-heart, cardiovascular, endovascular, and trauma procedures
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection-control standards
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other members of the surgical team
• Handle and maintain specialized CVOR instruments and equipment
• Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent procedures
• Follow hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in assigned call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays when scheduled