CVOR Technician

Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technician provides specialized technical support in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and general operating room cases. This role involves preparing and assisting in complex surgeries such as CABG, valve repairs, and thoracic procedures, as well as supporting other surgical specialties. The CVOR Tech must be adaptable, a quick learner, and willing to assist with training. The position requires participation in call shifts and weekend work in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and equipment for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries.
• Singular scrub during cardiothoracic cases and assist with general OR cases as needed.
• Support surgical teams during procedures including CABG, AVR, AAA, MVR, VATS, mediastinoscopy, RATS, and carotid cutdowns.
• Assist with laser lead standby and CVL support during surgeries.
• Perform flexible endoscope reprocessing and maintain scopes including bronchoscopes, EGD scopes, and EBUS.
• Float to general operating room cases and assist with other surgical specialties such as OB/GYN, Plastic, ENT, Urology, Robotic, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and Transplant as needed.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure all surgical supplies are available and functional.
• Collaborate with surgical team members and assist in training new staff.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a surgical technologist or in a related role.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid Washington State license.
• Ability to singularly scrub cardiothoracic surgical cases.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Willingness to work call shifts and weekends as required.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification.
• Experience with flexible endoscope reprocessing, including bronchoscopes and EGD scopes.
• Experience in additional surgical specialties such as OB/GYN, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Urology, Robotic Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and Transplant.

Special Considerations:

• Must agree to at least 10 call shifts per month, with call coverage from 17:00 to 06:30.
• Required to work 1-2 weekends per month.
• Shift hours are typically 06:30 to 17:00 on a 4x10 day schedule.
• Position requires flexibility to float between cardiothoracic and general OR cases.
• Scrub color restrictions apply: no reddish orange permitted.
• Charting is performed using EPIC electronic medical records.
• Parking costs are covered by the facility.

Scheduling:

• Four 10-hour day shifts per week, generally from 06:30 to 17:00.
• Call shifts required at least 10 times per month, covering evenings and overnight hours.
• Weekend shifts required 1-2 times per month.