CVOR Surgical Technologist – Certified Expert Support

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay for earned wages

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support patient care in the cardiovascular operating room. The role focuses on running the table, maintaining instrument sets, and ensuring sterile technique under the supervision of nurses and surgeons.

Requirements include a high school diploma or 10 years of experience, and either 6 months CVOR experience or 2 years general surgical technologist experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• Six months' experience as a CVOR surgical technologist or two years' of surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient based on CVOR case knowledge.
• Assists CVOR surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon at an expert level with asepsis and life safety.
• Keeps an orderly work environment and cares for specialty equipment to meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Demonstrates expertise in operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for CVOR cases.
• Maintains all specialty instrument sets and understands sterilization methods; mentors staff.
• Maintains safety and alertness in performing duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Infection control

Instrumentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Tools

Sterilization methods

Specialty equipment

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support patient care in the cardiovascular operating room. The role focuses on running the table, maintaining instrument sets, and ensuring sterile technique under the supervision of nurses and surgeons.

Requirements include a high school diploma or 10 years of experience, and either 6 months CVOR experience or 2 years general surgical technologist experience.