
Certified Surgical Tech CVOR - Cardiovascular OR
Are you a Certified Surgical Technologist with a passion for cardiovascular surgery and exceptional patient care? Join the highly specialized cardiovascular surgery team at Memorial Health University Medical Center, where youll play a critical role in life-saving procedures and support some of the regions most advanced heart and vascular surgeons.
As a CVOR Surgical Technologist, youll work alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses, and surgical assistants during complex cardiovascular procedures. This role is ideal for a surgical technologist who thrives in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.
Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a vital part of a highly-skilled team that shares in your passion for cardiac surgery. You’ll have access to the latest surgical equipment – backed by HCA Healthcare’s ongoing investments in technology –allowing you to provide the safest, most advanced care possible. With predictable scheduling, support for on-call coverage, and clear pathways for professional growth, you’ll have the resources to provide your best care for patients while building the career of a lifetime for yourself.
What you will do in this Role:
- Prepare the operating room for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout all cases.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently pass instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
- Prepare and manage specialized cardiovascular instrumentation and equipment.
- Assist with complex procedures including open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.
- Ensure proper handling of grafts, implants, and specialty surgical supplies.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary surgical team to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
- Follow infection prevention, regulatory, and patient safety standards.
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through NBSTSA.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Previous operating room experience as a Surgical Technologist.
- CVOR or cardiovascular surgery experience.
- Experience with open-heart, vascular, and thoracic procedures.
- Experience in a high-acuity hospital environment.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
Benefits
Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, childrens care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the regions only Level I trauma center and childrens hospital, as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine.
At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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