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CVOR Tech

Northridge, CA

Surgical Technologist – OR/CVOR

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join a high-volume operating room and cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) team. You'll support 12 general OR suites, 1 dedicated CVOR suite, and 1 hybrid room, averaging 14 cases daily.

Shift & Schedule

  • Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (8-hour days)
  • Call: Required
  • Every Other Weekend: Yes
  • Float: First-to-float role across all units
  • Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA
  • BLS Certification
  • Demonstrated experience in trauma, orthopedic, and general surgery

Clinical Scope

You'll manage instrumentation and case setup for diverse procedures:

General OR: Orthopedic (total joints, trauma), gynecology, urology, ENT, general, plastic, vascular, and neuro cases. Experience with robotic-assisted procedures (Da Vinci) is advantageous.

CVOR: Open-heart surgery, valve procedures, thoracotomies, and cardiothoracic trauma cases.

Key Details

  • Must be comfortable functioning in both general OR and CVOR environments
  • Cancellation policy: Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts during this assignment

This is a fast-paced, procedurally diverse role ideal for a tech seeking breadth of experience across multiple surgical specialties.