CVOR Surgical Technologist
Reston, VA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,123/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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 Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room
Location
- Reston, Virginia
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
- Number of Beds: 2
- Patient Ratios: 1:1
- Staffing Support: Board runner, charge nurse, service line coordinators, ancillary assistance for room turnovers
- Equipment Used: Belmont, Electrosurgical Unit (ESU), positioning equipment
- Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
- Floating Policy: May float to main operating rooms
Schedule
- CST shifts: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- RN shifts (for reference): Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Procedures Performed
- Open heart procedures including:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG)
- Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement (TVR)
- Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Vascular procedures
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid CVOR Technologist license in Virginia
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification
- Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist
Skills and Competencies
- Teamwork is essential
- Ability to scrub or circulate during procedures
- Room setup and turnover
- Obtaining disposables and instrument sets as needed
- Advanced skills required:
- Sterile technique
- Central line setup
- Arterial line setup
- Belmont pump setup and operation
- Cell saver setup
- Forward-thinking and proactive planning to anticipate potential issues
- Excellent communication skills for direct patient contact and provider relations
- Collaborative problem solving and issue resolution approach
Dress Code
- Scrubs provided
This position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular OR unit with a supportive team and advanced technology.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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 Reston, VA
As a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist in Reston, VA here's what you should know:- Reston's cost of living is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 86°F, and winter average lows are around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Reston is car-friendly with well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options include buses and the metro for easy access to Washington D.C.
- Reston is a diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses.
- Reston offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music events, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful parks and trails.
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