Certified Surgical Tech CVOR

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, TX seeks a skilled Surgical Tech for CVOR cases. The role covers day shifts in a full-time capacity, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Expect duties in open-heart and vascular procedures, strict sterile technique, and active operating room support.

Qualifications include BLS within 30 days and NCCT or NBSTSA Surgical Tech credentials. Two years CVOR experience is preferred, with on-call expectations as required.

Qualifications

• CVOR surgical tech role requires hands-on cardiovascular OR experience.
• Surgical Tech credentials requested (NCCT or NBSTSA) prior to hire.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cardiovascular ORs with sterile setup for open-heart and vascular procedures.
• Maintain surgical flow by timely delivery of specialized instruments.
• Assist with transport, positioning, and sterile draping to ensure cardiovascular access.
• Prevent retained surgical items through instrument, sponge, and needle counts.
• Support stabilization during critical interventions with rapid hemostasis and field management.

Skills

CVOR experience

Surgical Tech skills

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma equivalency + 2 years experience

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years related experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
• Specialty: CVOR
• Schedule: Day | Full Time
• Sign-on Bonus: up to $15,000

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
• Specialty: CVOR
• Schedule: Day | Full Time
• Sign-on Bonus: up to $15,000

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare specialized cardiovascular operating rooms for complex procedures by ensuring precise assembly of sterile fields, specialized instrumentation, and equipment.
• Maintain seamless surgical flow during high-acuity open-heart and vascular cases by anticipating surgeon needs and delivering specialized instruments with expert timing.
• Enhance patient safety and surgical access through expert assistance with transport, dynamic positioning, and sterile draping tailored to cardiovascular access sites.
• Prevent retained surgical items by rigorously organizing, managing, and tracking all instruments, sponge, and needle counts to achieve 100% accuracy across every phase of surgery.
• Directly support patient stability during critical interventions by assisting the surgical team with rapid hemostasis, vessel retraction, and field management.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 2+ years CST CVOR experience
• Monday-Friday | 7am-7pm with on call requirements.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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