CVOR Surgical Technologist
Rockford, Illinois
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

Job Opportunity: SAMC - Surgery - General (Major) Tech

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• Number of Suites: 15 total (2 CVOR specific)
• Cases per Day: Approximately 35 total, with 3-6 CVOR-specific cases daily on average
• Common Cases:

  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
  • Carotid surgeries
  • Valve replacements
  • Endarterectomies
  • Femoral-popliteal bypass
  • Angiograms with endovascular intervention
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repairs
  • VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
  • Sternal repairs

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • RN (Registered Nurse)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred
• Experience:

  • MUST have CVOR experience
  • Neuro and orthopedic experience required
  • Level 1 trauma experience required
• Scrubbing: Not required for RNs

Staffing & Support

• Majority of cases require working alone with a circulator
• First assist or second scrub may be present depending on the case
• Charge RN coverage in OR 24/7
• House Supervisor coverage over entire hospital
• OR techs available (Surgical Technologists and 1 CSFA)

Scheduling & Shifts

• 8-hour variable shifts:

  • 06:45 - 15:15
  • 11:00 - 19:30
  • 14:45 - 23:15
  • Some 06:15 starts may be required
• Total 40 hours per week, with travelers possibly working up to 3 shifts in the later time slots (11:00-19:30 or 14:45-23:15)
• Weekday call 2-3 days per week:

  • Call starts at 15:00 for cardiovascular cases
  • Call starts at 19:00 for other specialties
• Some overnight call-ins may be required (23:00 - 07:00)
• Weekend call every other weekend, starting at 07:00
• Holiday work required
• Call can be taken remotely but must be able to report onsite within 30 minutes

Additional Information

• Floating: Not to other floors, but may circulate other specialties if no CV cases available
• EMR system: EPIC
• Scrub color/dress code: Hospital-provided scrubs
• Orientation: 3-5 days, unit/department specific

Summary of Requirements

• Specialty: Surgery - General (Major) Tech with CVOR focus
• Experience: CVOR, neuro, ortho, and level 1 trauma experience required (highest years of experience implied)
• Certifications: RN, BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Shift Type: Variable 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week
• Call: Weekday and weekend call required, with remote call option and 30-minute onsite response time
• Orientation: 3-5 days

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR surgical techs or RNs with strong trauma and specialty surgical experience looking for a 13-week contract in Rockford, IL.