CVOR Technologist
Corpus Christi, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,136/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Title
Certified Surgical Technologist / Operating Room (CST/ORT)
Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type
Travel Contract (13 weeks)
Work Schedule
- 4 days per week
- 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Full Time
Job Summary
- Assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients, including skin preparation and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Transport and position patients for surgery.
- Prepare the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the surgical case.
- Establish and maintain sterile field, pass instruments and sutures to the surgeon, and assist as directed.
- Use and update physician preference cards for case setup.
- Maintain a safe and sterile environment, adhering to OR sanitation policies and universal precautions.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment care.
- Adapt patient care to meet physical, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental needs.
- Work effectively as part of the surgical team.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CST
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- CVOR Technologist (2 years of experience)
- CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
- 2 years of Neurosurgery experience
Additional Information
- Ability to proficiently scrub in multiple specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics) is highly preferred.
- Must maintain proper traffic control, dress codes, and OR sanitation policies.
- Familiarity with decontamination, processing, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies is expected.
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
- Telemetry or Telehealth is not applicable.
Employer
PRIDE Health
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Pros
This is my first assignment with PRIDE. I have been very pleased. Diya is always so helpful!
Cons
None
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Corpus Christi, TX
As a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
- Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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