CVOR Surgical Tech – Heart Center Expert (Sign-On Bonus)

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

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.