Certified Surgical Technologist - CVOR

Interim HealthCare of Indianapolis Staffing•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•$57•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST ) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our CVOR CSTs enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities, and bonus opportunities. As a CVOR CST you will scrub for vascular and endovascular surgery and assist with open repairs and percutaneous approaches. You will also prepare surgical supplies and equipment, assist in prepping patients, work closely with surgeons and the surgical team, maintain accurate instrument and sharps counts, handle surgical specimens, and apply post-procedure dressings and/or casts.

Requirements

Active CST license in the state of Indiana
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
2+ years of recent CVOR surgical tech experience
Must be able to scrub hearts and non-CVOR cases (ortho and general)
Must be okay with being On-Call, as it is required
Ability to stay calm under pressure and work both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in basic vital signs and medication administration

Responsibilities

Scrub for vascular and endovascular surgery and assist with open repairs and percutaneous approaches.
Prepare surgical supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergency procedures
Assist in prepping patients, including cleansing and draping surgical sites
Work closely with surgeons and the surgical team during procedures
Maintain accurate instrument and sharps counts
Handle surgical specimens for lab processing
Apply post-procedure dressings and/or casts as needed