Travel Contract

CVOR Technologist
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bay Area Medical Center

$1,517-1,936/week
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Summary

  • Job Title: CST/ORT
  • Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Week: 36

Role Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist role in a cardiovascular operating room setting supporting open-heart and vascular surgical procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
  • 1 year of CVOR Technologist experience
  • BLS
  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Certification
  • CVOR/Open Heart Surgery scrub experience
  • Experience with cardiac and vascular surgical procedures
  • Certified Surgical Technologist experience

Schedule

  • Regular schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • Shift hours: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Some Thursday call coverage required
  • Monthly call rotation of approximately 10-12 call days
  • Weekend call is rotated among team members

Procedures / Clinical Focus

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
  • Valve repair and replacement
  • TAVR procedures
  • Aortic aneurysm repairs
  • Vascular surgical procedures
  • Open heart surgery

Work Environment

  • Operating room department
  • 1:1 patient care in the operating room
  • Cardiovascular surgical instrumentation
  • Heart-lung bypass equipment
  • Endoscopic vein harvesting equipment
  • Cell saver
  • Surgical microscopes and specialty cardiovascular equipment

Additional Notes

  • Hospital provides scrubs
  • Must maintain competencies for cardiovascular surgical procedures
  • Must participate in scheduled call rotation

About Corpus Christi, TX

As a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
Transportation
  • Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
Demographics
  • Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
  • The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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