Cardiac OR Surgical Technologist

Schedule

This position will require a 3x12.0 schedule, including rotations on weekends and holidays, with on-call requirements as needed.

Job Description

The Adult Cardiac OR is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a diverse range of patients, including those undergoing CABG, TAVI, heart failure treatments, VADs, ECMO, artificial hearts, and heart transplants. The Surgical Technologist will leverage their technical expertise to prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures, alongside assisting the surgical team from the scrub position throughout operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and equipment for surgical procedures in the Cardiac OR.
• Assist the surgical team during operations, primarily in a scrub role.
• Ensure proper care and handling of instruments and maintain sterile technique.
• Facilitate room turnover between surgical cases.
• Perform surgical counts as per hospital policy and demonstrate safe handling of sharps.
• Handle solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• NBSTSA Certification or a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Surgical Technician.
• Two (2) years of recent experience in a cardiac OR is required.
• Ability to scrub and circulate during surgical procedures.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Operating room experience in a level 1 trauma center is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!