CVOR Surgical Technologist (Open Heart) – Full Time
? $10,000 Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance Available
? Full-Time | 4 Ten-Hour Shifts Per Week + Call
Are you an experienced CVOR Surgical Technologist who thrives in a fast-paced cardiac environment? Join a highly skilled cardiovascular surgery team where your expertise directly impacts life-saving procedures and patient outcomes.
We are seeking a Surgical Technologist with recent Open Heart/CVOR experience to support complex cardiac surgeries in a collaborative, high-acuity operating room environment.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
? $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
? Relocation Assistance Available
? Four 10-hour shifts per week for improved work-life balance
? Work alongside elite cardiovascular surgeons and clinical teams
? State-of-the-art surgical suites and technology
? Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
? Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
What You'll Do
As a CVOR Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in supporting cardiovascular surgical procedures by:
• Preparing operating rooms with specialized instruments, supplies, sutures, and equipment
• Maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures
• Anticipating surgeon needs and passing instruments during surgery
• Assisting with complex Open Heart and cardiovascular procedures
• Monitoring and maintaining instrument, sponge, and suture counts
• Handling specimens according to established protocols
• Supporting patient positioning and transportation
• Assisting with quality assurance and infection prevention processes
• Restocking and managing surgical supplies
• Serving as a resource and mentor for team members
Qualifications
Required
? Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) or Surgical Technologist experience
? Previous CVOR/Open Heart/Cardiac Surgery experience
? Strong knowledge of cardiovascular surgical procedures and instrumentation
? Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity surgical environment
Preferred
? Advanced cardiovascular surgical experience
? Experience in a high-volume cardiac surgery program
Make an Impact
If you're passionate about cardiovascular surgery and want to be part of a team that performs life-saving procedures every day, we would love to speak with you.
Apply today and take the next step in your CVOR career.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED and successful completion of accredited Surgical Tech Program
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of surgical assistance experience preferred in a CVOR/Cardiac/Open Heart setting.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required. Surgical Technician Certification required. Additional certifications may be required per department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of surgical assist procedures and best practices.
Skill in the sterilization and set up for different surgical procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
TMC puts you first.Tucson Medical Center, licensed at more than 600 beds, has been Tucson’s locally governed nonprofit regional hospital since admitting its first patient Nov. 9, 1944. TMC is Southern Arizona’s leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson’s first Pediatric Emergency Department), with intensive care units for adults, children and newborns. Other specialty areas include women’s, maternity, cardiac care, orthopaedic, neuroscience, hospice, surgical and vascular care.We earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with the commission's performance standards. Key collaborations include our alignment with Abacus Health, a Southern Arizona accountable care organization and partnership in the Southern Arizona Hospital Alliance. Additionally, TMC Health has a joint venture with El Rio Health in creating the innovative, integrated health centers HealthOn Broadway and HealthOn University.TMC is also committed to empowering patients to be active partners in their care and has a robust wellness outreach program, including at TMC for Seniors at the Palo Verde Campus.Southern Arizona's locall...y governed nonprofit health system, TMC Health, is the corporate entity that includes Tucson Medical Center; TMC Rincon, TMCOne primary and specialty care practices; Benson Hospital, Northern Cochise Community Hospital and their affiliates.
