Cardiac Specialty Surgical Technologist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 0700 - 1530, with the possibility of four 10-hour shifts depending on OR schedule and case volume.

Job Description

The Cardiac Specialty Surgical Technologist provides specialized scrub support for complex cardiac, congenital, hybrid, transcatheter, and robotic-assisted procedures. This role involves managing cardiac instrumentation, implants, grafts, valves, and devices while effectively anticipating the needs of the surgeon and multidisciplinary cardiac OR team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scrub technologist for complex cardiac and congenital heart procedures.
• Prepare and manage specialized cardiac instruments, implants, grafts, valves, and devices.
• Set up and maintain the sterile field.
• Perform surgical counts and participate in the surgical time-out.
• Support specimen handling according to hospital policy.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, perfusionists, anesthesia providers, and other surgical staff.
• Support cardiopulmonary bypass, hybrid OR, cardiac catheterization, and robotic procedures as applicable.
• Maintain physician preference cards and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for scheduled cases.
• Anticipate procedural needs and respond calmly and independently during complex or emergent cardiac procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, patient safety standards, and cardiac-specific protocols.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or nationally certified surgical technologist.
• Two to four years of surgical technologist experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Cardiac and congenital heart surgical experience strongly preferred.
• AHA BLS required.
• CST certification highly preferred.
• Experience with cardiopulmonary bypass and perfusion workflows preferred.
• Comfort working in a high-acuity pediatric cardiac OR environment.

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

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