Description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a CVOR position requiring extensive cardiovascular surgery experience and at least two prior travel assignments.

Details

• Hospital CVOR unit with 6 operating rooms
• All cases require 1 scrub and 1 circulator; pump cases also require a first assist/heart holder (RN or CST)
• Unit staffed with 1 unit secretary, 1 charge nurse, 1 PCA, and 1 core tech
• Uses Stryker equipment and Cerner for documentation
• Shift runs 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM with on-call shifts assigned on a rotating basis
• May float infrequently if needed
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required
• Extensive CVOR experience required, including scrub role proficiency in procedures such as CABG, valve replacement, VAD insertions, TAVR, VATS, lobectomy, pacemaker/AICD insertions, septal myectomy, Ross procedure, EVH, IABP insertions, femoral cannulation, and circulatory arrest
• First assist experience preferred but not required
• Must have completed at least 2 prior travel assignments
• License required if applicable
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Perform scrub role duties for complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Collaborate with a dedicated CVOR team including charge nurse, core tech, and PCA support
• Facility maintains a 3-star STS rating recognized for excellent surgical outcomes and efficient case flow
• Not a training facility, so cases are run efficiently
• Hospital provides scrubs and surgical attire policy must be followed
• Unit guidelines and policies provided during orientation
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• One professional reference required for most states; Florida and Missouri require two references