Cardiovascular Surgical Tech / CVOR CST

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech to work the day shift in Tyler, TX. The role involves acting as the primary scrub technologist for a variety of surgical procedures and ensuring a sterile field. Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete an accredited surgical technology program, and have BLS certification. A preferred qualification is operating room experience. Join a team that prioritizes wellness and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Certification from an approved surgical technologist program within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Function as primary scrub technologist for various procedures.
• Ensure a sterile field and aseptic technique.
• Maintain quality and excellence in patient care.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile field maintenance

Clinical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated from accredited surgical technology program

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full‑time Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) Surgical Tech (CST) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People‑First: We prioritize our staff’s well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. The midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. Acts to ensure, with other surgical team members, a sterile field and aseptic technique that ensures a safe, cost‑effective environment for all patients, maintaining quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Current certification with one of the following: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, National Center for Competency Testing, or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from an accredited program.
• Preferred: Operating room experience.