Certified Surgical Tech CVOR

Ascension; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Vocæ)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Providence in Waco, TX seeks a CVOR Surgical Tech for day-shift, full-time support in complex cardiovascular procedures. You will assemble sterile fields, anticipate surgeon needs, and ensure patient safety throughout the case.

Qualifications include a current BLS, and NCCT or NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential, with 2+ years CVOR experience preferred. Monday–Friday schedule; on-call required with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA required.
• Relevant CVOR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialized cardiovascular operating rooms for complex procedures with sterile fields and equipment.
• Maintain seamless surgical flow during high-acuity open-heart and vascular cases by anticipating surgeon needs.
• Assist with transport, positioning, and sterile draping to enhance patient safety and access.
• Organize and track instruments, sponges, and needles to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Support patient stability during interventions with hemostasis, vessel retraction and field management.

Skills

BLS certification

NCCT Surgical Tech

NBSTSA Surgical Tech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical degree

4 years of experience in job-specific roles

Job description

• 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.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Waco, TX
• Facility: Ascension Providence
• Specialty: CVOR
• Schedule: Day‑shift l Full‑time
• Sign‑on Bonus: up to $10,000

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‑3pm on call required

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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