Surgical Technician – CVOR

Job Description Summary

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist is a specialized surgical technologist who collaborates within a team to deliver exceptional surgical care in the operating room. This role focuses on heart and vascular services and requires expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, as well as a thorough understanding of various surgical procedures and instrumentation to effectively assist the surgeon throughout the surgical process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the case setup prior to the start of surgical procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with circulating duties, including preparing materials, retrieving supplies, and managing imaging documentation.
• Clean, assemble, operate, and maintain instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized in bronchoscopy and EGD procedures.
• Support the orientation and training of secondary surgical assistants.
• Provide patient care aligned with diagnosis and procedure treatments, utilizing procedure cards while adhering to established policies.
• Document any changes to procedures on procedure cards after each surgical case.
• Manage inventory by ordering and stocking supplies, and assist during urgent cases involving labs or blood bank services.
• Participate in monitoring quality indicators and surgical outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in vascular and endovascular procedures, identifying and communicating special techniques and instruments needed for complex surgeries.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to meet the demands of the department or organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of strong experience in the cardiovascular operating room setting.
• Possession of a North Dakota License or registration as an Unlicensed Assistive Person, RN, or LPN.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Travel experience is required, with a preference for candidates who have completed at least 3 assignments.
• Candidates must have reliable experience specifically within the cardiovascular specialty.