Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist

HiredFirst; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Savannah, GA seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support cardiac procedures in a 600+ bed regional medical center. You will set up instruments, assist with patient positioning, and help maintain sterile technique under the circulating OR RN. The role includes instrument counts and room turnover.

Required: graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, CST certification, BLS, and 1–2 years CVOR experience; Basic Life Support within 30 days of start date. Full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Experience in operating room required.
• CVOR experience 1–2 years required.
• Current CST certification.
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Set up instruments, equipment and supplies for all surgical procedures.
• Prepare and clean instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport; support room turnover and counts with the circulator.

Skills

OR experience

CVOR experience

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

A Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist opportunity is available in Savannah, GA at a 600+ bed regional medical center that serves as the area's only Level I trauma center and houses the region's only children's hospital, with specialty focus areas including heart care, cancer care, trauma care, and high-risk newborn care.

The role

Working under the direct supervision of the circulating OR RN, the CVOR Surgical Technologist assists the operating surgeon throughout cardiac surgical procedures. Core responsibilities include setting up and managing instruments, equipment, and supplies for all surgical procedures; preparing and cleaning instruments for terminal sterilization; and assisting with patient positioning and transport. The technologist performs instrument and sponge counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before incision closure, and supports patient preparation between cases by assisting in room turnover.

What we're looking for

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology
• Experience in OR required
• One to two years of CVOR experience is required
• Must hold current certification in Surgical Technology
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Schedule

Full-time position with day shifts on 10- or 12-hour shifts beginning at 6:30 AM, rotating weekends, and on-call requirements dependent on schedule.