Description

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist with strong cardiovascular surgery experience for a Level III Trauma Center position requiring independent work across complex CV cases.

Details

• CVOR unit with 8 operating rooms averaging 10 cases per day
• Cardiac and thoracic surgical population including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases (lobectomy, hernia repair), generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and fem-pop bypass
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 1100-1900, Monday through Friday
• Tech start times between 0530-0630
• Rotating call requirements including approximately 1 weekend per month and 3-4 overnight shifts per month
• Weekend call shift is a 24-hour Sat/Sun commitment with a 30-minute response time and no sleep room available
• End-of-shift call required up to once per week
• Holiday coverage is on-call only, as needed
• No floating required outside of CV, thoracic, and supporting interventional cases
• Uses EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, and Davinci XI equipment

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ORT/Surgical Tech experience required
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required
• BLS certification required
• CST certification preferred
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 12 months of core specialty experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Strong independent CVOR skills across all specialties including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and fem-pop bypass
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN needed for consideration

Additional Information

• Work within a Level III Trauma Center with Magnet Designation and Comprehensive Stroke Center status
• Surgical team includes a Department Supervisor, Manager, Team Lead, Surgical Assistant Lead, and 24/7 Anesthesia and House Supervisor support
• Weekend coverage is supported by a small shared staffing program across Main OR and CVOR
• 2 weeks of orientation provided
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, with additional requests subject to approval
• Scrubs are provided
• First-time travelers are not recommended for this position
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Free on-site parking and on-site cafeteria and Starbucks available
• Staff, including travelers, are subject to a fatigue policy limiting work to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts