Travel Surgical Technologist
Rochester, NY
TalentBurst, Inc
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Cardiac OR Surgical Technologist

Rochester, NY

Assignment Highlights

• Schedule Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Shift: Rotating Day/Evening/Night (DEN)
• Weekends, Holidays & On-Call: Required based on unit needs

Position Overview

• Work in a high-acuity Adult Cardiac Operating Room caring for patients undergoing advanced cardiovascular procedures.
• Join a multidisciplinary surgical team providing care throughout complex cardiac surgeries.
• Scrub and circulate for a variety of cardiac surgical cases while maintaining the highest standards of sterile technique and patient safety.

Types of Procedures

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/TAVR)
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation
• ECMO Cannulation & Procedures
• Artificial Heart Procedures
• Heart Transplant Surgeries
• Other complex adult cardiac surgical procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain sterile surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Scrub and assist surgeons during complex cardiac procedures.
• Perform surgical counts and maintain strict sterile technique throughout each case.
• Ensure safe handling of surgical instruments, sharps, medications, and solutions in accordance with hospital policies.
• Assist with efficient room turnover and preparation for subsequent surgical procedures.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses, and the multidisciplinary cardiac surgical team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Operating Room experience.
• Ability to both scrub and circulate in the Cardiac OR.
• NBSTSA Certification required or a minimum of 10 years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association only).

Skills:   Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move   Tech License (NY License ONLY) Required           BLS Certification (American Heart Association ONLY) Required           Two (2) Years Experience Required 2 Years       Operating room experience in a level 1 trauma preferred Highly desired           2 years recent experience in a cardiac operation room. Required           Able to scrub Required        

Questions:
Question 1
When can this candidate start their assignment at SMH?
Question 2
Does this candidate have RTO? If yes, what are the dates?
Question 3
Does this candidate have EPIC experience in the same area/specialty within the last year?
Question 4
When is this candidate available for an interview with URMC?
Question 5
Does this candidate live 50 miles or greater from URMC?
Question 6
Is this candidate aware of D/E/N rotating shifts on the inpatient units?
Question 7
Is HCP able to obtain TB skin test?