CVOR (Cardiothoracic) Technologist
Johnson City, NY
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist with a focus on cardiothoracic procedures, including CABG, valve replacements, VATS, and robotic chest surgeries. This is a 13-week contract position.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Infection Control policies and demonstrate expertise in surgical scrub technique.
• Maintain principles of sterile technique throughout the surgical process.
• Assist the surgeon by gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments as needed.
• Maintain an organized operative field, ensuring instruments are clean and properly placed.
• Keep accurate counts of sponges, tapes, needles, and instruments.
• Prepare for cases by assembling supplies and equipment according to preference cards.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying potential hazards in the OR.
• Utilize experienced OR staff as a resource and assist in training new personnel.
• Help in suturing, retracting, and suctioning under the direction of the surgeon.
• Expedite efficient turnover of the OR between cases and take rotating call duty.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Cardiothoracic experience is a must.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT (TS-C) is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is necessary.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday to Friday, with options for 5, 8-hour shifts or 4, 10-hour shifts. Call requirements include up to 3 shifts of call per week, ranging from 8 to 16 hours, with one working weekend per 4 weeks.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!