CVOR Surgical Technologist
Reston, VA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,933/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 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
- 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
- CVOR Technologist (2 years of experience)
- CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
- BLS
- CST
- Certified Surgical Technologist experience
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
Host Healthcare
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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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