Surgical Specialty Technologist, CVOR or Transplant ...

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility Schedule Options: Full Time 0630-1700 (on call shifts required) Benefits : Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: + Getting paid every day + Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year + Adoption assistance + Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans + Retirement benefits including employer matching plans + Long & short-term disability + Employee assistance programs (EAP) Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. #CoreHire Job Summary: Leads and coordinates activities and tasks in the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR). Performs patient care activities in the CVOR to assist the registered nurse or physician. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Coordinates cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources. + Serves as a technical or functional resource for staff and performs similar duties. + Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures. + Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned CVOR employees. + Anticipates and plans individualized care for the patient based on advanced knowledge of the CVOR surgical case and anticipates unexpected patient and surgeon needs. + Assists CVOR surgical cases by running the table and assisting the surgeon at an expert level utilizing the principles of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions, and life safety. + Maintains an orderly and organized work environment and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of specialty equipment and assists the team to meet both quality and efficiency outcomes. + Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of instrumentation and equipment for cases in the CVOR. + Maintains all specialty instrument sets, understands appropriate sterilization methods, and acts as a resource and mentor to non-specialty staff on specialty equipment and instrumentation. + May provide input for hiring, training, leading, and evaluating staff. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE + One year of experience as a CVOR surgical technologist PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. + Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Constant standing and walking. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Frequent lifting/moving patients. + Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping. + Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less. + Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. + Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more. + Occasional use of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional keyboard use/data entry. + Rare kneeling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin + Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) + And + Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) + Or + Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) + Or + National Registered Surgical Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4403000037 Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 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Created: 2025-12-11