Cardiovascular OR Surgical Technologist
Cooperstown, New York
Bassett Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR CST/OR Tech

Location: Cooperstown, New York
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Role involves working under general supervision by the OR Manager/Surgery Center Manager as part of the OR Team.
• Primary function is scrubbing for surgical cases, particularly cardiovascular/open heart surgeries (experience required).
• Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, certified nurse anesthetists, and ancillary support personnel.
• Additional duties include handling instruments, supplies, medication, media, specimens, and instrument cases.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with cardiovascular/open heart experience.
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with cardiovascular/open heart CST roles (typically 1+ years).
• Licensure: Certified Surgical Technician credential required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • NBSTSA certification is optional but preferred.
• Personal Health Requirements:

  • MMR
  • Fit Test
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Influenza vaccine
  • TB Test and Annual TB Questionnaire
  • Varicella
  • Physical/Health Statement
  • Drug Screen
• Professional Requirements:

  • Driver's License/State ID
  • 2 Professional References
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Resume submission
  • Webchecks
  • National and State Sex Offender Registry checks
  • Education Verification
  • Employment Verification
  • Security Credentials Acknowledgement and Confidentiality Agreement
  • Core Competencies, Unit Exam, and Skills Checklist completion

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel assignment with a 12-week contract length.
• Cardiovascular/open heart surgical experience is mandatory.