CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Dallas, TX
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,070/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room
Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) travel assignment. The role involves assisting in complex cardiovascular surgical procedures including:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Valve Replacement (AVR, MVR)
- Impella 5.5 device support
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Thoracic surgeries
- Heart Transplants
- Dissections
- Endovascular and Vascular procedures
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
- Number of ORs: 5 (3 open, 2 hybrid)
- Staffing: Approximately 15 staff members
- Shift: Day shift primarily; night shift on call
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:1
- Equipment: Standard OR equipment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with a minimum of 1 year of recent experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Completion of annual compliance curriculum or orientation on the code of conduct, refresher on the code of conduct, acknowledgement forms for employee health and safety, training program for employee health and safety, de-escalation skills training in a healthcare setting, general orientation curriculum, assessment or self-assessment for surgical technologist skills, or understanding hazardous drug risk
- Experience with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Experience with valve replacement procedures
- Experience with Impella 5.5 device support
- Experience with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experience with thoracic surgeries
- Experience with heart transplant procedures
- Experience with dissections
- Experience with endovascular procedures
- Experience with vascular procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- CNOR certification (for nurses)
- RN license (for nurses)
Typical Procedures
- CABG
- Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
- Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
- Aortic replacements
- Vascular procedures
- Heart transplants
Additional Information
- Floating area includes Spine OR
- Scrub attire provided for OR staff
- Weekend and night coverage through call shifts
- Best fit for candidates who align with a collaborative, patient-focused culture
Summary
This travel assignment is ideal for a CST with cardiovascular OR experience seeking a 13-week contract in Dallas, TX. The role requires proficiency in advanced cardiac surgical procedures and the ability to work in a fast-paced, specialized OR environment.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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About Dallas, TX
As a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist in Dallas, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Dallas is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs in Dallas reach around 96°F (35.6°C) with lows around 76°F (24.4°C).
- In the winter, average highs are around 57°F (13.9°C) with lows around 37°F (2.8°C).
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Dallas, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
- Dallas is a car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) buses and light rail for convenient commuting.
- Dallas is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- The population includes people of various ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the air.
- Dallas has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and medical centers.
- Dallas offers a vibrant food scene with diverse cuisines, including Mexican, Cajun, and Texas barbeque.
- The city also boasts a rich arts and culture scene with museums, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy events at Cowboys Stadium, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
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