Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist

General Information

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist. Join our team to support complex cardiothoracic surgeries in a dynamic operating room environment.

Facility Overview

• Number of Operating Rooms: 2
• Pre-Op Bays: 20
• PACU Bays: 14

Required Experience

Applicants must possess:

• CST: Minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma setting.

Patient Types

The surgical procedures include:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Valve replacements
• Thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, hernia repair)
• Generator exchanges
• Lead extractions
• Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
• Open vascular cases
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) surgeries
• Carotid surgeries
• Conversions

Patient Ratios

Our operating room maintains a 1:1 staff-to-patient ratio.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Graduation from an accredited school (required)
• CST Certification (preferred)

Education Requirements

Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in a healthcare-related field or hold CST certification.

Essential Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in CVOR across all specialties.
• The ability to work independently with minimal guidance, specifically in CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, thoracic cases, and more.
• Circulating skills; the position does not require scrubbing duties.

Support on the Unit

The surgical team includes:

• RN/First Assist/Surgical Technologist
• 2 Tech Model: Two surgical techs for every case to enhance support and efficiency.
• Nurse Clinician
• Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN)
• Service Line Lead
• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Scheduler
• Preference Card Analyst
• Anesthesia staff

Charting System and Equipment

• Experience with EPIC (required)
• Knowledge of Omnicell and Alaris systems

Floating Requirements

Both RN and CST may float to the Main Operating Room as needed.

Orientation

New hires will undergo a 5-day (40 hours total) orientation.

Scheduling

• Shifts: 8 or 10-hour shifts (to be discussed during the interview)
• Weekend rotation: On-call only, with holiday work potential
• Overnight shifts will be required
• Response time of 15 minutes for on-call duties

Additional Information

• Scrub colors will be provided.
• Free parking available.