Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – CVOR (Days)

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia • Midland, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures for a temporary contract assignment. The technologist will prepare equipment, maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs during complex open-heart and CVOR cases, and assist in maintaining accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and medications. This role involves floating to the General OR as needed during low case volumes, room turnovers, breaks, or to assist with opening rooms.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated CVOR experience
• Direct Open-Heart surgery clinical experience
• Prior experience in a Tertiary Care Center and/or designated Level I or Level II Trauma Center
• Active NBSTSA certification
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Specialty-specific CVOR Skills Checklist completed within the last 1 year
• 2 completed supervisory reference forms from within the last 2 years
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility (Local candidates will not be considered)

Responsibilities

• Verify surgeon preference cards; assemble, inspect, and arrange sterile instruments and equipment in a timely manner prior to procedures.
• Maintain, monitor, and enforce strict sterile processing techniques, recognizing and correcting any breaks in sterility immediately.
• Anticipate surgical team requirements during cardiovascular and general operating room procedures; manage counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and medications according to health system policy.
• Operate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical equipment and disposables; account for supplies to support accurate patient billing.
• Float to the General OR as needed during low case volumes, room turnovers, breaks, or to assist with opening rooms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed