Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

Newsandtribune; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

Newsandtribune seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist with cardiac, thoracic, and transplant experience for a Level I teaching hospital position. The role offers 3x12 shifts, weekend call, and a 17–26 week assignment with a Magnet-designated facility.

Requires 2+ years scrub experience, accredited program or equivalent, BLS, and CST preferred. DaVinci Xi robotic platform usage and transplant case exposure are essential components of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of scrub experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, or 2 years of experience in lieu of program completion.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• CST certification preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience required.
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Tracheostomy experience required.
• Transplant experience (kidney and liver) required.
• Strong cardiac/thoracic surgical skill set including CABG, LVAD, ECMO, mitral valve repair, VATS, and lung resection.

Responsibilities

• CVOR unit within a Level I teaching hospital and Magnet-designated facility.
• Day/evening 3x12 shifts with schedule flexibility.
• Weekend call from 1500 Friday until 0700 Monday.
• Assignment length may range from 17 to 26 weeks.
• Cardiothoracic case load including CABG, ECMO, LVAD, mitral valve repair, ascending aorta procedures, lobectomy, VATS, and lung resection.
• Uses DaVinci Xi robotic platform for thoracic robotic surgery.
• Transplant program experience required for kidney and liver cases.
• Floating required as needed.
• Support cardiothoracic, vascular, transplant, and thoracic surgical cases in a high-acuity CVOR environment.
• Perform duties within a Level I trauma and organ transplant program setting.
• Complete pass/fail telemetry testing prior to start, covering adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria.
• Up to two exam attempts allowed; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course.
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available including bus and park & ride.
• Facility recognized as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and a nationally ranked teaching and referral center.

Skills

Surgical scrub experience

BLS certification

CST certification

Tracheostomy experience

Transplant experience

Cardiac/thoracic surgery

Level I trauma experience

Teaching hospital experience

Education

Surgical Technologist program accreditation

2 years experience in lieu of program

Tools

DaVinci Xi robotic platform

Job description

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist with cardiac, thoracic, and transplant experience for a Level I teaching hospital position.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of scrub experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, or 2 years of experience in lieu of program completion
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• CST certification preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Tracheostomy experience required
• Transplant experience (kidney and liver) required
• Strong cardiac/thoracic surgical skill set including CABG, LVAD, ECMO, mitral valve repair, VATS, and lung resection
• License required if applicable
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility for consideration; local candidates not accepted

Responsibilities

• CVOR unit within a Level I teaching hospital and Magnet-designated facility
• Day/evening 3x12 shifts, 10:40-23:10, Monday-Friday variation with schedule flexibility considered for 4x12s
• Weekend call from 1500 Friday until 0700 Monday, with no scheduling the Friday of assigned call
• Assignment length may range from 17 to 26 weeks
• Cardiothoracic case load including CABG, ECMO, LVAD, mitral valve repair, ascending aorta procedures, lobectomy, VATS, and lung resection
• Uses Davinci Xi robotic platform for thoracic robotic surgery
• Transplant program experience required for kidney and liver cases
• Floating required as needed
• Support cardiothoracic, vascular, transplant, and thoracic surgical cases in a high-acuity CVOR environment
• Perform duties within a Level I trauma and organ transplant program setting
• Complete pass/fail telemetry testing prior to start, covering adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria
• Up to two exam attempts allowed; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available including bus and park & ride
• Facility recognized as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and a nationally ranked teaching and referral center

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-763221

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