CVOR CST - Greenville, SC - RP 26-13656

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist – CVOR CST
Location: Greenville, SC
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts/week | On-call required, including after-shift call Friday–Sunday during scheduled weeks
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $53 - $56/hour
Traveler: $59 - $62/hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic operating room procedures. Level I Trauma experience, CVOR experience, and first-assist experience are required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience.

• Level I Trauma experience required.

• Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through NBSTSA. Pending certification is not accepted.

• BLS certification.

• Cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience.

• First-assist experience.

• Experience with complex cardiovascular surgical procedures.

• Ability to participate in the required on-call rotation.

• Willingness to float to other units or campuses based on facility needs and qualifications.

• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical technologist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

• Assist the surgical team with preparation, instrumentation, and intraoperative support.

• Support first-assist responsibilities within the candidate's authorized scope and facility protocols.

• Assist with procedures including:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

  • Aortic aneurysm repair

  • Mitral valve replacement

  • Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair

  • Atherectomy

  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

  • Ventricular assist device (VAD) management

  • Cardiomyoplasty

  • Pericardial window procedures

• Maintain sterile technique and ensure appropriate preparation of instruments and supplies.

• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and other perioperative team members.

• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.

• Float to the Main OR when CVOR volume is low and to other qualified units or campuses according to facility policy.

• Follow hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards.