Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CVOR Tech)
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day/Evening Shift | Shifts Between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM | 4 Shifts per Week | Two 8-Hour Shifts and Two 12-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours per Week
Weekend Requirement: Rotating Weekends
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes (First-Time Travelers Accepted)
Pay Rate
Local: $53.00–$57.00/hr
Traveler: $60.00–$64.00/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CVOR Tech) to support cardiovascular and vascular surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong CVOR and endovascular experience, surgical scrub skills, and experience working in a Level I Trauma facility.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of total Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience.
Minimum 2 years of cardiac and vascular experience.
Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level I Trauma facility.
Hands-on surgical scrub experience required.
Endovascular experience is mandatory.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience with general OR and vascular procedures.
Experience with CVOR procedures, including CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, and valve replacement.
Knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and sterile field maintenance.
Experience with scrubbing and circulating, crash cart procedures, and equipment documentation.
EPIC charting experience.
RNs with hands-on scrub experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities
Perform surgical scrub duties and assist the surgical team during cardiovascular and vascular procedures.
Prepare and maintain the sterile field using proper aseptic techniques.
Prepare, inspect, and organize surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before procedures.
Assist with CVOR procedures, including CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, and other cardiac and vascular surgeries.
Support endovascular procedures and ensure required instrumentation is available.
Assist with scrub and circulate responsibilities as appropriate to the role.
Monitor and maintain surgical equipment and promptly report equipment issues.
Complete equipment documentation and maintain accurate records in EPIC as required.
Follow infection prevention, sterile processing, and patient safety protocols.
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other perioperative team members to support efficient surgical workflow.
Participate in rotating weekend coverage and required call assignments.
Additional Information
First-time travelers and local candidates are accepted.
Call duties are distributed equitably among staff.
Shifts may vary based on staffing needs.