JOB SUMMARY
Seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a travel assignment to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain the sterile operating room environment for cardiovascular surgical procedures.
- Assist the surgical team by anticipating needs and providing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Perform surgical technologist duties during procedures including CABGs, AVR, MVR, Thoracotomy, ECMO, Pacemakers, Trach, and MAZE.
- Ensure all counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) are correct before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Maintain, clean, and organize surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Adhere to strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other members of the surgical team.
- Document relevant patient information as required.

Schedule / Shift
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
- On-call rotation: 2 weekends per month and 2 weekdays per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays). On-call coverage will include Kendall and Mercy facilities.

Unit / Specialty
- CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
- The unit has 1 bed and typically involves 3 staff members.
- Staff includes OR RN and OR ST (CVOR).
- Day Shift: 0700-1930, Night Shift: 1930-0700.
- Patient Ratios: 1:1.

Required Qualifications
- Must possess a Surgical Technologist certification.
- Must have current BLS and NIH certifications.

Experience
- Demonstrated experience in a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) setting.
- Experience with procedures such as CABGs, AVR, MVR, Thoracotomy, ECMO, Pacemakers, Trachs, and MAZE.
- Experience with Meditech documentation system.

Skills
- Proficient in sterile technique and aseptic practice.
- Excellent knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment specific to CVOR procedures.
- Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Ability to function well independently.

EMR / Systems
- Meditech

Patient Population
- Adult cardiovascular surgical patients.

Floating / On-Call
- May be required to travel and provide coverage at other facilities, including Mercy, Kendall, and Aventura, at times.
- Must be available for scheduled on-call duties as outlined in the schedule.