Certified Surgical Technologist – CVOR / OR Tech (CST)

Texas Nursing Services•Salem, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are partnering with a 500+ bed acute care hospital in Salem, Virginia — a leading regional medical center with a designated Heart Center and recognized programs in cardiovascular and vascular surgery, orthopedics, spine, and cancer care — to place a Certified Surgical Technologist in their Cardiovascular OR (CVOR). This facility has served its community for over 100 years and offers a full-service surgical platform with strong leadership investment in staff development. Both CVOR-certified techs and OR Techs with relevant scrub experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program — required
Active Virginia Surgical Technician license and state registration — required
BLS (Basic Life Support) — required within 90 days of hire
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer proficiency — required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, and reaching during cases

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of scrub or hospital OR experience — preferred
CVOR-certified techs

Responsibilities

Scrub surgical cases in the cardiovascular OR, demonstrating proficiency with cardiac and vascular instrumentation and surgical workflow
Maintain the sterile field and integrity of the surgical environment in compliance with facility and regulatory standards
Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments accurately throughout procedures
Perform pre-operative setup, intraoperative support, and post-operative breakdown for assigned cases
Communicate effectively with the surgical team, nursing staff, and ancillary departments
Maintain and track equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in accordance with department policy
Support patient safety initiatives and maintain a clean, organized physical environment