Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Family planning support

Life insurance

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, part of St. David’s HealthCare, seeks a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist. You will join a highly skilled team supporting cardiac procedures with advanced equipment and strong growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include preparing the surgical suite, assisting the surgeon, and maintaining a sterile environment throughout procedures. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and clear pathways for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CST with cardiovascular cases preferred.
• Experience as a CST required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of start date.
• Certifications: TS-C, ST or CST.
• Education: Associate degree or high school diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the surgical suite with instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Support patients with transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Scrub in and assist the surgeon with instruments and specimens.
• Monitor equipment and patient status during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure efficient room turnover.

Skills

CST experience (cardiovascular)

CST certification

BLS within 30 days

TS-C / ST / CST certification

Education: HS/GED or Associate

Education

Associate degree or high school graduate / GED

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a vital part of a highly-skilled team that shares in your passion for cardiac surgery. You’ll have access to the latest surgical equipment – backed by HCA Healthcare’s ongoing investments in technology –allowing you to provide the safest, most advanced care possible. With predictable scheduling, support for on-call coverage, and clear pathways for professional growth, you’ll have the resources to provide your best care for patients while building the career of a lifetime for yourself.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and organizing the surgical suite with the right instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe, efficient procedures
• Supporting patients with transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while protecting their comfort, privacy, and safety
• Scrubbing in and assisting the surgeon by providing instruments, handling specimens, and anticipating the needs of the team
• Monitoring equipment and patient status throughout procedures, taking quick, effective action when needed
• Maintaining a sterile field, ensuring thorough room turnover, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture

What qualifications you will need:

• Work experience as a CST with cardiovascular cases- preferred
• Work experience as a CST-required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (TS-C) Tech in Surgery - Certified, or (ST) Surgical Technologist, or (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist
• Associate Degree, or High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.