CVOR Surgical Technologist

Talentburst,-Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

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Job summary

Talentburst, Inc in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist for a 13-week onsite contract starting 10/23/2026. The role supports cardiovascular and thoracic procedures in the CVOR, with day shifts from 07:00 to 17:30 across 4 days per week.

Expected duties include sterile technique, instrumentation, case cart, Pyxis medication system, Cerner Surginet documentation, and collaboration with surgeons, CRNA, and team.

Qualifications

• Experience in CVOR settings preferred.
• 5 years of work experience on the CVOR or in surgical services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CVOR procedures and instrument handling.
• Maintain asepsis and sterility of operative field.
• Operate and manage case cart and equipment.
• Document procedures using Cerner Surginet and SBAR communication.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Isolation Precautions/PPE

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Radiation Safety

Sharps Safety

Specimen Handling/labeling

Steri­lization/Disinfection

Universal Protocol (Time out)

Wound Care/Dressing changes

Tools

Cerner Surginet

Pyxis

SBAR

Job description

Surgical Technologist // CVOR $1,267 weekly stipends $31/hour $1,240 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/23/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Day Shift 10 hours/day 4 days/week

Position Description

• Physical Unit/Department: CVOR - Kalamazoo
• Unit Type: CVOR
• Discipline: Surgical Services
• Specialty: CVOR Tech
• Avg Daily Census: 10 operating rooms
• Beds: 16
• Patient Age Group: Adults

• Shift: 10 hours (Day 07:00-17:30)
• Rotating Shifts: No
• Call Required: Overnight and weekends
• Weekend Coverage: Every other; 3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Scheduling Type: Block
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Documentation: Cerner Surginet
• Communication: SBAR
• Provider Support: Interpretation Services

REQUIRED SKILLS

Cardiovascular

• Aortic Aneurysm repair
• Atrial Septal defect repair
• Cardiomyoplasty
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
• Mitral valve replacement
• Pericardial window
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

Robotics

• Cardiothoracic robotic surgery
• Da Vinci Xi Surgical System

Thoracic

• Laparoscopic assisted cases
• Lung resection-Thoracotomy
• Mediastinoscopy
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)

Equipment/Instrumentation/Supplies

• Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment
• Case Cart
• Cell saver
• Crash Cart
• Drills (multiple types)
• Electrosurgical units
• Fiber optic light sources/cords
• High level disinfectant (HLD)

Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Aseptic Technique
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• Radiation Safety
• Sharps Safety
• Specimen Handling/labeling
• Sterilization/Disinfection
• Suture Removal
• Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure
• Wound Care/Dressing changes

PREFERRED SKILLS

Cardiovascular

• Angioplasty/stenting
• Atherectomy
• Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Bariatrics

• Gastric bypass
• Gastric Sleeve
• Lap band
• Laparoscopic assisted cases

The Following Categories Are Marked Preferred in Their Entirety (All Listed Procedures/Items)

• Vascular
• Ear Nose Throat (ENT)
• Endoscopic Procedures
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• Neuro Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Oral
• Orthopedic
• Plastics
• Podiatry
• Transplant
• Trauma
• Urology
• Sterile Processing

Robotics (Preferred, Individually Selected)

• Colorectal Robotic Surgery
• Da Vinci Robotics
• Da Vinci SP Surgical System
• Gastrointestinal robotic surgery
• Gynecologic robotic surgery
• Mako Surgical System
• Mazor Robot
• Monarch Surgical System
• Neurological robotic surgery
• Orthopedic robotic surgery
• Otolaryngologic robotic surgery
• TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery)
• Transplant robotic surgery
• Urologic robotic surgery

Pedi ENT (Preferred)

• Frenulectomy
• Tonsillectomy/adenoids
• Tracheostomy

Pedi General Surgery (Preferred)

• Appendectomy
• Colon resection
• Inguinal hernia repair

Equipment (Preferred)

• Washer/sterilizer

Professional (Preferred)

• Equipment Documentation
• Instrument Processing
• Laser Safety

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Years Required: 5 years
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:1
• Electronic Documentation: Cerner preferred
• Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred
• Community Hospital Experience: Preferred
• LTAC Experience: Preferred
• Trauma Level I Experience: Preferred
• Trauma Level II Experience: Required

Accepts 1st Time Traveler: Yes, with experience.

Scrubs Provided: Yes.

Position: CVOR Surgical Technologist

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Shift: 10H Day 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hrs/week

Facility: Beacon Kalamazoo

Position Description

• Physical Unit/Department: CVOR - Kalamazoo
• Unit Type: CVOR
• Discipline: Surgical Services
• Specialty: CVOR Tech
• Avg Daily Census: 10 operating rooms
• Beds: 16
• Patient Age Group: Adults

• Staffing Ratios: Days: 1:1 Nights: 1:1 Weekends: 1:1

• Shift: 10 hours (Day 07:00-17:30)
• Rotating Shifts: No
• Call Required: Overnight and weekends
• Weekend Coverage: Every other; 3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Scheduling Type: Block
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Documentation: Cerner Surginet
• Communication: SBAR
• Provider Support: Interpretation Services

• Provider Coverage in House 24/7: Intensivist, CRNA, Hospitalist, Anesthesiologist

• WORK SETTINGS: CVOR, General OR, Trauma.

• Aortic Aneurysm repair
• Atrial Septal defect repair
• Cardiomyoplasty
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
• Mitral valve replacement
• Pericardial window
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

• Cardiothoracic robotic surgery
• Da Vinci Xi Surgical System

• Laparoscopic assisted cases
• Lung resection-Thoracotomy
• Mediastinoscopy
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)

• Fire Safety.

• Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment
• Case Cart
• Cell saver
• Crash Cart
• Drills (multiple types)
• Electrosurgical units
• Fiber optic light sources/cords
• High level disinfectant (HLD)

• Aseptic Technique
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• Radiation Safety
• Sharps Safety
• Specimen Handling/labeling
• Sterilization/Disinfection
• Suture Removal
• Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure
• Wound Care/Dressing changes

• Angioplasty/stenting
• Atherectomy
• Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

• Gastric bypass
• Gastric Sleeve
• Lap band
• Laparoscopic assisted cases

• Vascular
• Ear Nose Throat (ENT)
• Endoscopic Procedures
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• Neuro Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Oral
• Orthopedic
• Plastics
• Podiatry
• Transplant
• Trauma
• Urology
• Sterile Processing

• Colorectal Robotic Surgery
• Da Vinci Robotics
• Da Vinci SP Surgical System
• Gastrointestinal robotic surgery
• Gynecologic robotic surgery
• Mako Surgical System
• Mazor Robot
• Monarch Surgical System
• Neurological robotic surgery
• Orthopedic robotic surgery
• Otolaryngologic robotic surgery
• TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery)
• Transplant robotic surgery
• Urologic robotic surgery

• Frenulectomy
• Tonsillectomy/adenoids
• Tracheostomy

• Appendectomy
• Colon resection
• Inguinal hernia repair

• Washer/sterilizer

• Equipment Documentation
• Instrument Processing
• Laser Safety

• Years Required: 5 years
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:1
• Electronic Documentation: Cerner preferred
• Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred
• Community Hospital Experience: Preferred
• LTAC Experience: Preferred
• Trauma Level I Experience: Preferred
• Trauma Level II Experience: Required

Accepts 1st Time Traveler: Yes, with experience.

Scrubs Provided: Yes.

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Comments And Notes: Facility - Beacon Kalamazoo
Unit: Surgery
Position: CVOR
Shift: 0700 -1730
Call requirements: Two over night call shifts per week; Weekends: every 3rd weekend call; Holidays: Based on Unit Rotation

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.