Travel CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

FutureSoft Consulting Inc•Glenwood Springs, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a 13-week travel assignment in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This position is ideal for a Surgical Technologist with strong, recent cardiovascular operating room experience who is comfortable supporting complex cardiac and vascular procedures in a CVOR and hybrid Cath Lab environment. Candidates must be certified in Surgical Technology, maintain the appropriate Colorado surgical technologist registration or credentialing required for practice, and have current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Requirements

Recent CVOR Surgical Technologist experience
Strong cardiovascular surgical experience
Experience scrubbing cardiac and vascular procedures
Ability to work independently as part of a CVOR surgical team
Experience maintaining sterile technique during complex procedures
Strong familiarity with cardiovascular instruments, supplies, and equipment
Ability to participate in rotating call coverage
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology / Scrub Technologist program
Current Surgical Technology certification through an accepted certifying organization, such as: NBSTSA – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), NCCT or another credential accepted by the facility
Appropriate Colorado Surgical Technologist registration/credentialing through DORA, as required for employment
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
All required certifications and state credentials must remain current throughout the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Valve repair or replacement
Aortic procedures
Vascular surgery
Open-heart surgery
Hybrid cardiovascular procedures
Endovascular procedures
Structural heart procedures
Emergency cardiac surgery
High-acuity CVOR environments
Hybrid operating room workflows
Cath Lab / CVOR crossover procedures
CVOR procedures
Cardiovascular surgical instrumentation
Sterile technique
Surgical counts
Cardiac surgery setup
Vascular surgery setup
Hybrid OR procedures
Patient positioning and draping
Instrument passing
Case preparation
Emergency surgical response
Surgical room turnover
Infection prevention
Interdisciplinary communication

Responsibilities

Function as a Surgical Technologist during cardiovascular and vascular procedures.
Prepare the operating room and sterile field before surgical cases.
Verify instruments, supplies, equipment, and implants are available before procedures begin.
Scrub and assist during cardiac and vascular surgical procedures.
Anticipate surgeon needs throughout each procedure.
Pass instruments, sutures, medications, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures.
Perform surgical counts in accordance with facility policy.
Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
Support cardiovascular procedures performed in a hybrid operating room or Cath Lab setting.
Handle surgical specimens according to established procedures.
Assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting.
Maintain awareness of surgical workflow and respond quickly to changing procedural needs.
Support emergency cardiovascular procedures when required.
Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases.
Follow infection-prevention, surgical safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in required rotating call coverage.