CVOR Surgical Technologist
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Surgical Technologist (Cardio OR) - Travel Position

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the surgeon and circulating RN in a Cardiothoracic Operating Room. Responsibilities include setting up surgical cases, maintaining sterile fields, performing instrument/sponges/sharp counts, and assisting OR staff to ensure patient safety. Serve as a resource for new Surgical Technicians and students.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Days, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (scheduled between 0600-1900)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Rotational call: night, weekend, and holiday call (1-2 nights/week and 1 weekend/month on a 4-week schedule)
• May pick up extra call if desired

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Surgical Technologist experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with ECMO, Impella insertion, Robotics
• Familiarity with CABG, Valve Replacement, VATS, Lung Resection, Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Unit and Facility Information

• Unit: Cardiothoracic Operating Room with 4 ORs
• EMR system: Epic Optime
• Patient population: Cardiothoracic surgical patients
• Fast-paced environment with occasional high-stress situations
• Must adhere strictly to Universal Precautions and sterile technique

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk most of the shift
• Lift/push patients on stretchers and equipment/instrument sets
• Work with contaminated instruments and equipment safely
• Ability to work varying schedules and on-call shifts

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1 (declinations not accepted)
• Professional attire required; black scrubs; jeans and unprofessional attire are not allowed

Personality Fit

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain focus during complex surgical procedures

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly recognized hospital known for cardiac care and trauma services.