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CVOR Tech

Columbia, SC

CVOR Tech – Day Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team. You'll scrub cases in a fast-paced surgical environment, assisting with a range of cardiac and vascular procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique and adherence to universal protocol.

Schedule & Contract Details

  • Shift: 4x10 hours, days (06:00–16:30)
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: January 4, 2027
  • On-Call: Vascular typically requires 7–10 days per month (weekends included); Hearts typically requires 10–15 days per month plus 2 full weekends. Call load may vary based on staffing levels.

Requirements

  • Current BLS and NBSTSA certification
  • ACLS preferred
  • 1+ year of surgical technology experience
  • Proficiency with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), angioplasty/stenting, aortic aneurysm repair, and related procedures
  • Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, sharps safety, specimen handling, radiation safety, and universal protocol
  • Ability to screen for and manage retained foreign objects and mesh measuring

Unit Details

You'll work in a 5-room surgical suite serving adult and geriatric patients. The team includes IV specialists and radiology support. Surgical technologists in this setting scrub cases only; they do not circulate.

What to Expect

  • 30-hour orientation
  • Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period
  • Locals welcome if located 50+ miles from the facility