Surgical Tech - Surgical Tech

Job Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) for our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) department. This is a full-time position with a focus on providing high-quality surgical assistance during cardiovascular procedures.

Unit Information

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Unit Type: Operating Room Department

Number of Beds: N/A

Patient Ratios: 1:1 patient care in the operating room

Team Composition

• CVOR Surgeons
• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Certified Surgical Technologists (CVOR Scrub Techs)
• Anesthesia Providers
• Perfusionists
• Surgical Assistants

Typical Procedures

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Valve Repair and Replacement
• TAVR Procedures
• Aortic Aneurysm Repairs
• Vascular Surgical Procedures
• Open Heart Surgery

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
• CVOR/Open Heart Surgery scrub experience
• Experience with cardiac and vascular surgical procedures
• Ability to take call and respond within the required time frame

Skill Set Preferences

• Experienced CVOR Certified Surgical Technologists with open-heart surgery experience.

Schedule and On-Call Requirements

Regular Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

On-Call Requirements: Some Thursday call coverage required, with a monthly rotation of approximately 10-12 call days. Weekend call is rotated among team members, with a requirement to report within established call-back response time.

Dress Code

Scrub color/attire will be provided by the hospital.

General Comments

We have 1-2 positions available. Candidates must be able to work independently in a high-acuity CVOR setting and maintain competencies for cardiovascular surgical procedures.