Certified Surgical Tech - Open Heart

Memorial Health (GA) Savannah, GA 31404, US

Introduction

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.
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.

Qualifications:

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.

Why Join Memorial Health?

Memorial Health University Medical Center is a leading regional referral center serving coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry. With advanced cardiovascular and surgical services, Memorial Health is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture where colleagues can learn, grow, and thrive.

If youre ready to take your surgical career to the next level and be part of a team that performs some of the most advanced cardiovascular procedures in the region, apply today.

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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Surgical Technologist CVOR 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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