CVOR Technician - Cardiovascular OR

Memorial Health University Medical Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA seeks a CVOR Technician to support heart and vascular surgeries. You will ensure the CVOR is sterile, well-equipped, and ready for bypass and valve procedures, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perfusionists.

You will prepare instruments, assist during procedures, maintain counts, and help with case prep and post-op turnover, contributing to patient safety and efficient operating room workflows.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• General OR experience preferred.
• Optional CVOR certification (e.g., CST-CVOR).

Responsibilities

• Pre-Procedure: Prepare CVOR and set up instrument trays (200+ items for bypass cases).
• During Procedure: Pass instruments with precision and maintain sterile field; monitor CVOR equipment with perfusionists.
• Post-Procedure: Assist with patient transfer, restock CVOR, and document equipment issues.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Cardiovascular anatomy

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Job description

A Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technician is a surgical technology professional who specializes in assisting during heart and major vascular surgeries. They ensure the CVOR is prepared, sterile, and fully equipped, and they work closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and other OR staff to support life‑saving procedures.

Core Responsibilities

Pre‑Procedure

• Prepare the CVOR and set up multiple specialized instrument trays (often 200+ items for bypass cases).

• Sterilize and arrange cardiovascular instruments (e.g., clamps, forceps, sutures, cannulas).

• Prepare grafts, sutures, cardioplegia delivery systems, and other supplies.

• Transport and position the patient for surgery.

During Procedure

• Pass instruments to the surgeon with precision, maintaining a sterile field.

• Monitor and manage specialized equipment (e.g., heart‑lung bypass machine in coordination with the perfusionist).

• Anticipate instrument needs based on surgical steps (cannulation, cross‑clamping, decannulation).

• Maintain accurate instrument and sponge counts.

Post‑Procedure

• Assist with patient transfer to recovery.

• Clean and restock the CVOR for the next case.

• Document any equipment or supply issues.

Common Procedures Assisted

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

• Surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement

• Left atrial appendage closure

• Cardiac catheterization

Skills & Requirements

• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology

• Proficiency with sterile technique and surgical instruments

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot specialized OR equipment

• Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and composure under pressure

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Typically requires completion of an accredited surgical technology program, general OR experience, and optional CVOR certification (e.g., CST‑CVOR from NBSTSA)