Open-Heart Surgical Tech: CVOR Specialist

IHA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, and passing surgical instruments and supplies under the surgeon's direction. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, gowning, gloving, and ensuring proper sterile boundaries.

Responsibilities include reprocessing, decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, and documentation, with the ability to handle open-heart team requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate Degree Program for Surgical Technology or Certification Program for Surgical Technology.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient Surgical Technologist experience; open-heart/CVRS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, and passing instruments and supplies.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout operative procedures.
• Identify and address breaches in aseptic technique.
• Perform all phases of reprocessing including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, and documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile processing

Team support

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Reprocessing equipment

Job description

IHA is seeking a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and residents by selecting, organizing, and passing surgical instruments and supplies under the surgeon's direction. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, gowning, gloving, and ensuring proper sterile boundaries.

Responsibilities include reprocessing, decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, and documentation, with the ability to handle open-heart team requirements.