CVOR Certified Surgical Tech - Full-Time

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist to support complex cardiovascular procedures with advanced knowledge of open heart, thoracic, and vascular surgeries. You will ensure the team has the right instruments, equipment, and sterile environment for exceptional patient care.

The role emphasizes rapid collaboration with surgeons, nurses, perfusionists, and anesthesiologists in a fast‑paced CVOR setting. Sign‑on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA credential.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the CVOR with instruments, supplies, and equipment before procedures.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by anticipating needs and providing instruments.
• Maintain a sterile field and follow aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
• Collaborate with RNs, perfusionists, anesthesiologists, and team members for safe patient care.
• Set up and troubleshoot heart‑lung machines, endoscopic tools, and graft materials.
• Perform instrument counts with circulating nurse according to policy.
• Handle and care for surgical specimens appropriately.
• Participate in post‑procedure cleanup and instrument decontamination.
• Document procedures and instrument usage accurately.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA

Current BLS certification

Tools

Heart‑lung machines

Endoscopic tools

Vascular graft materials

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Make an impact where advanced cardiovascular care meets exceptional surgical expertise. LCMC Health ranked #1 in Louisiana, #3 in the Gulf South, and #12 nationally in LVAD implant volume. As a Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, you’ll play an essential role in supporting complex cardiovascular procedures and ensuring the surgical team has the expertise, instruments, equipment, and sterile environment needed to provide exceptional patient care. This position is ideal for an experienced Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and brings advanced knowledge of open heart, thoracic, and vascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the CVOR with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to surgical procedures.
• Assist cardiovascular surgeons during procedures by anticipating needs and providing appropriate instruments.
• Maintain a sterile surgical field and follow proper aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
• Collaborate closely with RNs, perfusionists, anesthesiologists, and surgical team members to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• Set up and troubleshoot specialized equipment, including heart‑lung machines, endoscopic tools, and vascular graft materials.
• Perform instrument counts with the circulating nurse per hospital policy to ensure no retained items.
• Handle and care for surgical specimens appropriately.
• Participate in post‑procedure cleanup, including decontamination and sterilization of instruments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and instrument usage as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Surgical Tech with at least 1 in CVOR unit

Preferred: Current ACLS certification

Sign‑on Bonus Available!

WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go‑to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

About LCMC Health One‑of‑a‑kind care comes from one‑of‑a‑kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra‑extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.