Surgical Tech - CVOR CST

Cynet Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical Tech for CVOR CST to support complex cardiac/vascular procedures. The role requires at least two years of scrub experience, AHA BLS, and may involve 12-hour shifts with a Monday–Friday rotation and weekend call. Ideal candidates have transplant experience and Level I hospital exposure.

Shifts are day-based, with 17–26 weeks duration, and may include 4x12-hour shifts. CRT skills in CABG, LVAD, and thoracic robotic surgery are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years scrub experience required.
• Transplant experience preferred.
• Teaching hospital experience required.
• Level I hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room prior to surgery and provide instrument care.
• Promote patient safety during surgery and assist the surgeon.
• Cares for instruments and supplies used in surgery for all age groups.
• May float to other OR areas as needed and accept weekend/shift requirements.

Skills

ECMO

CABG

LVAD

VATS

Lobectomy

Mitral valves

Thoracic surgery

Education

Surgical technologist program

Job description

Surgical Tech - CVOR CST

Profession: Surgical Services

Specialty: Cardiac/Vascular Operating Room Technician

Duration: 17 weeks

Shift: Day 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 10:40 - 23:10

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of scrub experience required.Transplant experience (kidney and liver) preferred.Teaching hospital experience required.Level I hospital experience required.

License:

AHA BLS certification required.

Certifications:

CST preferred.Completion of a surgical technologist program or two years’ experience in a Surgical Technologist role may be considered in lieu of program completion.

Must-Have:

Strong skills in cardiac/thoracic procedures including ECMO, CABG, LVAD, thoracic robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi), lobectomy, mitral valves, VATS, and lung resection.

Description:Day/Evening shifts, 12-hour shifts from 10:40 PM to 11:10 PM with a Monday-Friday rotation.Weekend call starts at 3 PM Friday until 7 AM Monday.You will not be scheduled the Friday you are on weekend call.The position may include 17 to 26 weeks, with consideration for 4x12 shifts.Strongest skills should be in cardiac/thoracic procedures.Experience with abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, angioplasty/stenting, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and other associated surgical procedures is required.The surgical technologist prepares the operating room prior to surgery.Promotes patient safety during surgery and provides assistance to the surgeon.Cares for the instruments and supplies used in surgery, while effectively caring for patients of all age groups (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).Travelers will work independently and be comfortable scrubbing solo.Must be willing to float as needed.A telemetry exam may be required before the start of the assignment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a magnet-designated facility recognized as a leading hospital and teaching institution.Strong candidates with high caliber experience in complex surgeries are preferred.