Acute Care, Anesthesiology, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Vascular Surgery
Job Title: CVOR Surgical Technologist
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Duration: 13-Week Contract
Schedule: Day Shift – 5x8-Hour Shifts
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Surgical Technologist to support a high-acuity surgical team specializing in cardiovascular procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong sterile technique, advanced surgical instrumentation knowledge, and the ability to assist during complex cardiac and vascular surgeries while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for cardiovascular surgical procedures.
- Establish and maintain sterile fields throughout all surgical cases.
- Function as the scrub technologist during cardiovascular and related surgical procedures.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and provide instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently during procedures.
- Assist with surgical counts and ensure compliance with patient safety protocols.
- Prepare and maintain specialty cardiovascular instrumentation and equipment.
- Support surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative team members.
- Adhere to aseptic technique, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
- Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent surgical cases.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communication throughout the perioperative process.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred.
- Current BLS Certification required.
Experience
- Previous Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience required.
- Experience scrubbing cardiovascular and open-heart surgical procedures preferred.
- Experience working in an acute care hospital operating room environment required.
- Travel experience preferred but not required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Advanced understanding of sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
- Ability to anticipate procedural needs during complex surgical cases.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and patient safety awareness.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality perioperative patient care.
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.