Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist (CVOR CST)

Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist (CVOR CST) – Savannah, GAEmployment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Days & Mixed Shifts | Rotating Weekends Shift Options: 10-Hour or 12-Hour Shifts Starting at 6:30 AM Compensation: $28.00 – $38.00/hour Shift Differentials:2nd Shift: +$3.15/hour3rd Shift: +$4.00/hourOn-Call Pay: $5.00/hour Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case BasisOverviewA high-acuity cardiovascular surgical program in Savannah is seeking an experienced Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist (CVOR CST) to support open-heart and thoracic surgical procedures within a growing cardiovascular operating room environment.This role supports a dedicated cardiovascular surgery team performing a broad range of cardiac and thoracic procedures within one of the region's leading acute care and trauma centers. The ideal candidate has prior CVOR experience, strong sterile technique skills, and the ability to function effectively within a fast-paced cardiovascular surgical environment.CVOR Program Highlights2 dedicated Heart OR suitesApproximately 1,000 cardiovascular surgical cases annually and growingCardiac and thoracic procedural focusProcedures include most cardiac and thoracic surgeries excluding transplantReports directly to CVOR leadershipHigh-acuity regional referral center environmentCollaborative cardiovascular surgery team structureResponsibilitiesPrepare and maintain sterile surgical environments for cardiovascular and thoracic proceduresSet up and manage surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for CVOR casesAssist surgeons and perioperative teams during open-heart and cardiovascular proceduresSupport patient positioning, transport, and intraoperative workflow needsPerform surgical counts in collaboration with circulating nurses to ensure patient safety complianceClean, process, and prepare instrumentation for terminal sterilizationMaintain compliance with sterile technique, infection prevention standards, and surgical safety protocolsParticipate in ongoing professional development and surgical services quality initiativesQualificationsRequiredGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technology programCurrent Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentialMinimum 1–2 years of CVOR experienceCurrent BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hireStrong understanding of cardiovascular instrumentation and sterile surgical techniquePreferredOpen-heart surgery experienceThoracic surgical experienceExperience within high-volume cardiovascular surgical programsStrong teamwork and surgical workflow management skillsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive CVOR compensation packageShift and on-call differentials$15,000 sign-on bonusRelocation assistance availableComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) with company matchTuition assistance and certification supportPaid family leave eligibilityEmployee wellness and mental health resourcesCareer advancement opportunities within cardiovascular surgical servicesIdeal ForThis role is ideal for experienced CVOR Surgical Technologists seeking advanced cardiovascular procedural exposure, open-heart surgery specialization, and long-term career growth within a high-acuity surgical services environment.CVOR Surgical Technologist, Certified Surgical Technologist, Open Heart Surgical Tech, Cardiovascular OR Tech, Cardiac Surgery CST, Thoracic Surgery Tech, Surgical Technologist Jobs Georgia, CVOR Careers, Open Heart OR, Savannah Healthcare Jobs#CVOR #CertifiedSurgicalTechnologist #OpenHeartSurgery #CardiovascularOR #SurgicalTech #CVORTech #ThoracicSurgery #GeorgiaHealthcareJobs #OperatingRoomCareers #SurgicalServices